“Drop-shipping is a lifeline for unemployed graduates in South Africa” – Kimberly Mutandiro (restofworld)

“China ships over $100 billion worth of goods to Africa, of which countries like South Africa, Congo, and Zambia account for the biggest portion. In 2022, online retail in South Africa crossed 50 billion rand ($2.6 billion), fueling the popularity of drop-shipping. But there are concerns about Chinese counterfeits — which currently account for up to 10% of the South African economy, according to the Consumer Goods Council — and growing worries over Chinese brands making South Africa their dumping ground”

https://restofworld.org/2024/dropshipping-south-africa/