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Dis-Chem gets serious about e-commerce

Published

8 September 2026

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opportunities

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Healthtech Infrastructure

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South Africa

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Read at techcentral.co.za

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Dis-Chem is rebuilding its mobile app and replacing its e-commerce platform with a complete overhaul targeted for early 2027, aiming to improve customer experience and defend against Shoprite's Sixty60 entry into pharmaceuticals delivery. The company has invested R330 million in this transformation, focusing on predictable delivery times over speed and navigating complex pharmaceutical dispensing regulations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a delivery and compliance challenge that creates a moat against grocery entrants like Shoprite. Winning on regulated medicine delivery now demands technology and pharmacist integration you must prioritise immediately.

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