Here is what Sabi is up to after pivoting to critical minerals
Bendada.com - Oct 24, 2025
Sabi streamlined 20% of its workforce to refocus on commodity trade and traceability. The B2B e-commerce landscape in Africa is evolving, with companies like Jumia and MarketForce retracting from their B2B segments.
South Africa Startup Moodswing Partners with Sony Music to bring AI-powered Emotion to Voice Messaging
Tech Labari - Oct 09, 2025
Moodswing announced a global partnership with Sony Music Entertainment. The partnership allows Moodswing to access tracks from Sony’s artist catalog.
E-Commerce Startup Sabi Lays Off 20% of Staff as It Shifts Focus to Global Commodity Trade
Tech Labari - Jun 20, 2025
Sabi has laid off approximately 50 employees, representing 20% of its workforce. The startup is shifting its focus from retail services to exporting traceable, ethically sourced commodities.
After raising $38M, African e-commerce startup Sabi lays off 20%, pivots to traceable exports
TechCrunch - Jun 20, 2025
Sabi laid off around 20% of its workforce, approximately 50 employees, as part of a restructuring effort. The company is pivoting from a retail-focused platform to a growing business in commodity exports.
Sabi cuts 20% of staff, refocuses on commodity traceability
Bendada.com - Jun 19, 2025
Sabi cut around 20% of its staff to concentrate on its TRACE platform. TRACE is designed to help global buyers trace minerals and crops back to their source.