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A platform developed by Sabi for tracking minerals and agricultural goods, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Technology Rails for African Commodity Exchange (TRACE)
News published about TRACE

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.
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