Amazon launched its online shopping service in South Africa on Tuesday, challenging online retailers dominated by Naspers' Takealot.com.
Africa's most advanced economy is usually seen as a good entry point for companies to expand into the continent and Amazon could be doing the same, analysts said in the past.
The launch of its service comes at a time when South Africa has seen a sharp rise in online shopping after the Covid-19 pandemic created an opportunity for e-commerce to take hold, with retailers doubling down on investments in response.
Amazon.co.za will offer same-day delivery and next-day delivery with more than 3,000 pickup points. Shoppers will get free delivery on first orders, followed by free delivery for subsequent orders of more than R500, it said.
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Free delivery on first orders: Amazon online shopping is live in South Africa
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Amazon launched its online shopping service in South Africa on Tuesday, challenging online retailers dominated by Naspers' Takealot.com.
Africa's most advanced economy is usually seen as a good entry point for companies to expand into the continent and Amazon could be doing the same, analysts said in the past.
The launch of its service comes at a time when South Africa has seen a sharp rise in online shopping after the Covid-19 pandemic created an opportunity for e-commerce to take hold, with retailers doubling down on investments in response.
Amazon.co.za will offer same-day delivery and next-day delivery with more than 3,000 pickup points. Shoppers will get free delivery on first orders, followed by free delivery for subsequent orders of more than R500, it said.
Reuters
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