E commerce on the rise in Mozaland

According to the estimation by CIA World Factbook 2014, the number of Internet users in Mozambique is 1.4 million. This shows the penetration rate in the oder of 5.5% against 2.6% estimated in 2009, which is a rapid exapansion in the country. Kaymu, which went from 30 000 visitors a month as of August 2014 to over 1000 000 visitors August 2015 is an example of that e-commerce in Mozambique is growing. "This shows that more people feel more confident and like this new way of doing shopping, "said Edgar du Colombier, the Director-General of Kaymu. Kaymu now has more 100 000 visitors per month.Its mission is to empower entrepreneurs and individuals to do business and make purchases over the Internet anywhere. On Kaymu buyers have access to telectronic products, books, articles,fashion, mobile phones, appliances, among others. In addition to the variety of products available, Customers can compare prices from hundreds of vendors and choose from according to their financial situation. The other peculiarity isthat the company makes home delivery and their clients can choose to pay before delivery or after receiving their order. According to the press statement, the ambition of Kaymu is to become the best online community outside the United States America, Europe and China. Present in 35 countries, Kaymu is the largest online marketplace in Africa where sellers and buyers together to make large a large business range of products.