A study of Black Friday promotions in the UK has found that many of the most popular bargains are actually cheaper at other points of the year. Since the short-term nature of the deals is part of their appeal, this information could undermine the pleasure for bargain-hunters.

As the e-commerce industry in Nigeria continues to grow, retailers are turning to WhatsApp to expand their brands and get personal. Given Nigerians’ mistrust of online payments, personal communication channels like WhatsApp are making e-retailers seem more human, and less suspicious as a result.

Maxi dresses, flowing blouses and palazzo pants have made covering up cool. With its tunic-style dresses in colourful, African prints, Zuri is tapping into this trend for modestwear – but is it just the fashion world’s latest attempt at novelty, or does it reflect shifting attitudes to gender and identity?

For women of colour, finding a nearby stylist within a reasonable price range can seem like a near-impossible task. The Bantu app offers a solution for people seeking care for their ‘kinky, coily, and curly hair’, providing them with access to prices, available styles and reviews in their area.