African Internet Group Nominated for International Corporation of the Year.

As an Africa Internet Group company, KAYMU Tanzania’s success contributed to the organization’s Nomination for International Corporation of the Year

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: KAYMU is one of eight Africa Internet Group (AIG) companies to be recognized at the Africa CEO Forum Awards, for getting the organization its first nomination for International Corporation of the year at The Africa CEO Forum Awards, organized under the African Development Bank and GroupeJeuneAfrique, recognize companies that have ambitious objectives and contribute to growth in Africa. The nominees are chosen for their commitment to and their achievements in promoting the African private sector and developing intra-African trade.

Africa Internet Group, the 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.

"We are honored to be nominated only two years after the launch of AIG. We are glad that our efforts towards propelling the evolution of African online culture and our contribution to the stunning rise of the e-commerce market in Africa are recognized among all these market leaders. 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", said Sacha Poignonnec, co-CEO Africa Internet Group.

Erfaan Mojgani, Kaymu Tanzania’s Country manager further 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.

The nomination for this prestigious award is a clear indication that e-commerce is a strong trend across Tanzania and the whole continent. Kaymu Tanzania is proud to contribute to this great adventure through our rapid growth," added Erfaan.

Danone, a food industry company who took home the award was congratulated by the runners-up, Allianz, Axa, Coca-Cola, Odebrecht, QNB, Rio Tinto and Africa Internet Group.

About Africa Internet Group

The Africa Internet Group introduces and accelerates the online shift in Africa - for its people and its culture. It is committed to running successful and vibrant internet companies which boost the evolution of African online culture. AIG is the parent group of eight successful and fast-growing companies in more than 30 African countries, accounting for a team of over 6000 people. AIG cares about entrepreneurship and brings together all the key elements required to build great companies: team, concept, technology and capital. Its network of companies includes JUMIA, Zando, Kaymu, hellofood, Lamudi, Carmudi, Jovago and Easy Taxi.

About Kaymu

Kaymu is the leading online shopping community, and the safest platform on the market. It connects and empowers buyers and sellers to allow them to take advantage of the best deals on an extensive range of products including electronics, mobile phones, fashion items and tons of gadgets. Thanks to a fixed p