Online Shopping Firm Kaymu Wins Top Africa Award

KAYMU has been nominated as one of eight Africa Internet Group (AIG) companies at the Africa CEO Forum Awards, in recognition of firms that have ambitious objectives and contribute to growth in Africa.

According to a statement, Kaymu, the online shopping platform has been recognised for getting the organisation its first nomination for International Corporation of the year at The Africa CEO Forum Awards, organised under the African Development Bank (AfDB) and GroupeJeuneAfrique.

The nominees are chosen for their commitment and achievements in promoting the African private sector and developing intra-African trade.

Mr Erfaan Mojgani, Kaymu Tanzania's Country Manager commented, "Kaymu Tanzania is very proud to be part of AIG, a company that has gained such recognition for its successes within such a short time," he said.

Mr Mojgani said that the nomination for this prestigious award is a clear indication that e-commerce is a strong trend across Tanzania and the whole continent and that Kaymu Tanzania was proud to contribute to this great adventure through our rapid growth.

The Co-CEO Africa Internet Group, Sacha Poignonne said that they are honoured to be nominated only two years after the launch of AIG.

"As Africa's leading internet company, AIG is constantly looking for new ideas to make online business easier in Africa and building Africa's leading internet platform," he said.

AIG, a leading internet company in Africa, promotes sustainable long-term online growth that benefits both businesses and consumers. AIG is dedicated to making life easier by providing easy to use services and smart internet solutions in Africa.

To this end, AIG runs successful and vibrant internet companies by creating jobs, improving logistics, infrastructure and offering education opportunities through their team of more than 6,000 people all over Africa.

Its network of companies includes KAYMU, hellofood, Lamudi, Carmudi, Zando, Jumia, Jovago and Easy Taxi.

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