# The 50 largest e-commerce companies in Africa
Tamtam tracks 225 e-commerce companies headquartered in Africa. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Woolworths, Pick n Pay and TFG (The Foschini Group). Their median headcount is 1,728. Half of them were founded in 1997 or later. The most common headquarters are Cape Town (11), Johannesburg (5) and Lagos (4).
These are the largest e-commerce companies in Africa, primarily comprising established retail groups and a few younger technology firms. Many are based in South Africa, with others in Nigeria, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt. The list includes companies such as Woolworths, a retailer focusing on food, fashion, and homeware, and Pick n Pay, which provides groceries, clothing, and general merchandise across Africa.
Other notable companies are Jumia Group, an e-commerce platform connecting consumers and sellers, and takealot.com, an e-commerce retailer in South Africa. The data shows a strong concentration of retail companies, many of which were founded before 2000, indicating a long-standing presence in the market.
π Africa Β· 50 companies Β· Updated Nov 12, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Woolworths](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/woolworths) (woolworths.co.za)
Offering a unique blend of quality food, fashion, beauty, and homeware with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 37,741 | 1931 |
| 2 | [Pick n Pay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pick-n-pay) (pnp.co.za)
Operating diverse retail formats across Africa providing affordable groceries, clothing, and general merchandise while creating economic opportunities and social impact through various store channels. | Retail | πΏπ¦ Kenilworth | 34,254 | 1967 |
| 3 | [TFG (The Foschini Group)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tfg-the-foschini-group) (tfglimited.co.za)
Operates thirty-five speciality retail brands across twenty-three countries, offering fashion, jewellery, homeware, and electronics through over four thousand outlets and a lifestyle e-commerce platform. | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 29,353 | |
| 4 | [Mr Price Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mr-price-group) (mrpricegroup.com)
Omni-channel value retailer specializing in apparel, homeware, and sportswear across South Africa and international markets through physical stores and a dedicated online platform. | Retail | πΏπ¦ Durban | 21,460 | 1985 |
| 5 | [Jumia Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-group) (group.jumia.com)
Leading African e-commerce platform connecting consumers and sellers, providing logistics and payment solutions, empowering SMEs and job creation. | Technology, Information and Internet | π³π¬ Ikeja | 12,642 | 2012 |
| 6 | [takealot.com](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/takealot-com) (takealot.com)
The leading eCommerce retailer in South Africa and the African continent, dedicated to providing a customer-centric online shopping experience with a focus on improving customer satisfaction | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 7,673 | 2011 |
| 7 | [Makro South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/makro-south-africa) (makro.co.za)
operates large warehouse stores selling food, liquor, and merchandise to retail and wholesale customers with online shopping convenience | Retail | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 5,567 | 1971 |
| 8 | [B.TECH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/b-tech) (workable.com)
Omnichannel retailer in Egypt offering top technology brands with over 160 branches, unique financing options, and personalized customer care | Retail | πͺπ¬ Taj City | 4,416 | 1997 |
| 9 | [sportscene](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sportscene) (sportscene.co.za)
A leading retailer of trendy sneakers, apparel, and accessories from top streetwear brands for men, women, and kids across southern Africa | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 4,065 | |
| 10 | [Djezzy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/djezzy) (djezzy.dz)
A leading mobile telecommunication operator in Algeria with over 4000 employees and 17 million subscribers, favored by Algerians in all aspects | Telecommunications | π©πΏ Alger | 4,018 | 2001 |
| 11 | [Ooredoo Tunisie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ooredoo-tunisie) (ooredoo.tn)
A leading mobile telecommunications operator in Tunisia, focusing on innovative services, quality customer service, and expanding network coverage for its subscribers | Telecommunications | πΉπ³ Tunis | 3,714 | 2002 |
| 12 | [Builders: Warehouse, Express, Trade Depot, Superstore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/builders-warehouse-express-trade-depot-superstore) (builders.co.za)
Leading retailer in Southern Africa offering home improvement, DIY, and building materials with stores in multiple countries, tailored to meet customer needs | Retail | πΏπ¦ | 3,498 | 2003 |
| 13 | [Jumia Nigeria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-nigeria) (jumia.com.ng)
An e-commerce platform in Africa offering a wide range of goods and services through a marketplace, logistics service, and secure online payment solution | Retail | π³π¬ Lagos | 3,415 | 2012 |
| 14 | [Naspers Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/naspers-limited) (naspers.com)
Global consumer internet company investing in technology and ecommerce businesses, empowering people and enriching communities worldwide. | Financial Services | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 2,856 | 1915 |
| 15 | [Cape Union Mart Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cape-union-mart-group) (capeunionmart.co.za)
A retail division in South Africa offering outdoor adventure gear, trendy apparel, accessories, and unique home goods across three distinctive chains | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 2,635 | 1933 |
| 16 | [Condor AlgΓ©rie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/condor-algerie) (condor.dz)
National leader in manufacturing, selling, and providing after-sales service for electronics, home appliances, IT, telephony, and renewable energy products. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | π©πΏ Bordj Bou Arreridj | 2,509 | 2002 |
| 17 | [Media24 (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/media24-pty-ltd) (media24.com)
Leading South African media organization part of a global group, focused on digital media, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, and distribution Passionate about community-building and enriching lives | Media Production | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 2,474 | 1915 |
| 18 | [Breadfast](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/breadfast) (breadfast.com)
Revolutionizing home goods delivery in Egypt, Breadfast seeks motivated individuals to innovate and problem-solve in a period of expansion Join us! | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 2,420 | 2017 |
| 19 | [Rage SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rage-sa) (ragesa.co.za)
Established South African retailer offering a wide range of fashionable footwear and clothing for all ages, with over 600 stores nationwide | Retail | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 2,293 | 1996 |
| 20 | [Red Star Wholesale Catering Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/red-star-wholesale-catering-services) (redstarwholesale.co.za)
A leading catering supplier offering a wide range of quality products to the hospitality industry with free delivery for orders over R1 000 | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | πΏπ¦ Brackenfell | 2,191 | |
| 21 | [Checkers Food Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/checkers-food-services) (redstarwholesale.co.za)
Leading supplier of high-quality products for caterers & restaurateurs in Gauteng and Western Cape, offering a wide range of food & beverage items with free delivery on orders over R1000 | Food and Beverage Services | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 2,167 | |
| 22 | [Studio 88 Group of Companies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/studio-88-group-of-companies) (studio-88.co.za)
A leading fashion and footwear retail chain in South Africa, offering exclusive releases and top international brands in vibrant store settings Expanding presence in Africa | Retail | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 2,065 | 2001 |
| 23 | [Tekkietown](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tekkietown) (tekkietown.co.za)
A South African-based company specializing in tech products and services | Retail | πΏπ¦ | 2,055 | |
| 24 | [Afrox](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afrox) (afrox.co.za)
Supplier of gases and welding products, services, and technologies to healthcare, hospitality, food, beverage, energy, mining, steel, and automotive sectors. | Chemical Manufacturing | πΏπ¦ Sandton | 1,749 | 1927 |
| 25 | [Totalsports](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/totalsports) (bash.com)
Leading sporting goods retailer in Southern Africa, offering a wide range of products from top global brands both in-store and online | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 1,728 | 1982 |
| 26 | [Halan - ΨΨ§ΩΨ§](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/halan) (halan.com)
Revolutionizing financial services through a super app, offering solutions for payments, investments, shopping, and credit to individuals and businesses in Egypt. | Financial Services | πͺπ¬ | 1,718 | 2018 |
| 27 | [homechoice](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/homechoice) (homechoicecareers.co.za)
A South African retailer providing innovative and affordable homeware products for over 35 years to help customers create beautiful homes | Retail | πΏπ¦ Wynberg | 1,672 | |
| 28 | [Huawei Consumer Egypt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/huawei-consumer-egypt) (huawei.com)
A company providing excellent mobile phone services | Business Supplies & Equipment | πͺπ¬ Luxor | 1,659 | |
| 29 | [WeBuyCars](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/webuycars) (webuycars.co.za)
SAβs leading car buying service simplifies selling and buying vehicles with on-the-spot payment, nationwide branches, and a vast online vehicle inventory | Retail Motor Vehicles | πΏπ¦ Tshwane | 1,628 | 2001 |
| 30 | [Jumia Kenya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-kenya-nairobi) (jumia.co.ke)
A leading e-commerce platform in Africa offering a wide range of goods and services through an online marketplace, logistics, and payment solutions | Technology, Information and Internet | π°πͺ Nairobi | 1,560 | 2012 |
| 31 | [Melcom Group of Companies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/melcom-group-of-companies) (melcomgroup.com)
A diversified group of companies including retail outlets, manufacturing of household goods, assembly of electronic appliances, bakery, coffee shop, and travel agency | Retail | π¬π Accra | 1,550 | 1989 |
| 32 | [FRESH ELECTRIC FOR HOME APPLIANCES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fresh-electric-for-home-appliances) (fresh.com.eg)
Manufacturing and exporting a wide range of household and small electrical appliances with extensive factory network and international market presence. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | πͺπ¬ 10th of Ramadan | 1,425 | 1987 |
| 33 | [Naivas Supermarkets](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/naivas-supermarkets) (naivas.online)
Operates a chain of supermarkets across Kenya, providing diverse groceries and consumer goods to its customers. | Wholesale | π°πͺ Nairobi | 1,402 | 2009 |
| 34 | [Jumia Egypt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-egypt) (jumia.com.eg)
A leading e-commerce company in Africa offering a marketplace, logistics, and payment services for consumers and sellers across various product categories | Retail | πͺπ¬ New Cairo | 1,344 | 2012 |
| 35 | [Selar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/selar) (selar.com)
Creators in Africa use an E-commerce tool to sell content and products globally, with over 400,000 users and 70,000+ creators supported | Software Development | π³π¬ Lagos | 1,270 | 2016 |
| 36 | [Retailability (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/retailability-pty-ltd) (retailability.co.za)
Retailability is a group of retail brands founded in 1984 in South Africa, offering authentic and affordable fashion in over 600 stores across Southern Africa | Retail | πΏπ¦ Durban | 1,244 | 1984 |
| 37 | [Konga Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/konga-group) (konga.com)
An online shopping platform in Nigeria offering a wide range of products, with a focus on customer service and satisfaction | Retail | π³π¬ Lagos | 1,237 | 2012 |
| 38 | [Davis & Shirtliff](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/davis-and-shirtliff) (davisandshirtliff.com)
A leading supplier of water-related equipment in East Africa, specializing in water pumps, treatment, swimming pools, and renewable energy products Headquarters in Nairobi | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | π°πͺ Nairobi | 1,202 | 1946 |
| 39 | [Footgear](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/footgear) (footgear.co.za)
A leading retailer offering a wide selection of top shoe brands at affordable prices, prioritizing customer experience and satisfaction in-store and online | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 1,184 | 2001 |
| 40 | [Pepkor Lifestyle](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pepkor-lifestyle) (pepkorlifestyle.com)
Offers furniture, electronics, and household goods through various brands alongside consumer finance and insurance products for value conscious customers in Southern Africa. | Retail | πΏπ¦ Sandton | 1,159 | |
| 41 | [On the Dot](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/on-the-dot) (onthedot.co.za)
The company offers a comprehensive logistics solution for various media products, manages product lifecycles, provides courier services, and operates an e-commerce platform | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | πΏπ¦ Bellville South | 1,131 | |
| 42 | [Cash Crusaders Franchising](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cash-crusaders-franchising) (cashcrusaders.co.za)
Leading secondhand retailer with over 250 franchise stores offering pre-loved items, exclusive new brands, and flexible loans in Southern Africa | Retail | πΏπ¦ Muizenberg | 1,117 | 1996 |
| 43 | [MaxAB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maxab) (maxab.io)
MaxAB offers B2B solutions to local merchants in Egypt and Morocco, helping them grow, increase revenues, and provide a comprehensive shopping experience through e-commerce and fintech services | Retail | πͺπ¬ Cairo | 1,079 | 2018 |
| 44 | [Raneen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/raneen) (raneen.com)
E-commerce platform offering housewares, kitchen appliances, home and garden gifts With retail stores in Egypt and plans for a unique smart store | Retail | πͺπ¬ Giza | 1,058 | 1996 |
| 45 | [PNA - Colour Your World](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pna-colour-your-world) (pna.co.za)
A top retailer specializing in stationery, art supplies, craft materials, and educational books, focused on inspiration, creativity, and enrichment beyond the ordinary | Retail | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 1,038 | 1992 |
| 46 | [Verimark (PTY) LTD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verimark-pty-ltd) (verimark.co.za)
A leading provider of innovative and top-quality houseware, health, fitness, DIY, automotive, beauty, and educational toy products through TV infomercials and retail stores | Retail | πΏπ¦ Johannesburg | 1,029 | 1977 |
| 47 | [Winner's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/winner-s) (winners.mu)
Retail supermarket chain in Mauritius operating 28 stores, focusing on customer proximity, competitive pricing, employee training, and environmental initiatives. | Retail | π²πΊ Port Louis | 994 | 1994 |
| 48 | [ShopriteX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shopritex) (shopritex.breezy.hr)
Innovative digital business hub for Africa's largest retailer, focused on customer-centric culture, data science, technology, and personalized shopping experiences | Retail | πΏπ¦ Cape Town | 935 | 2020 |
| 49 | [Nouvelair Tunisia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nouvelair-tunisia) (nouvelair.com)
Specializing in low-priced flights to Tunisia from over 130 airports in 30 countries, including popular European cities like Paris, Munich, and Moscow | Airlines and Aviation | πΉπ³ Monastir | 931 | 1989 |
| 50 | [Omni](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/omni-lagos) (omniretail.africa)
Unified platform digitizing traditional trade, offering B2B e-commerce, distribution management, and embedded finance solutions to drive growth for FMCG distributors | Technology, Information and Internet | π³π¬ Lagos | 902 | 2021 |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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