Amazon officially announced its launch Amazon.co.za in South Africa. The launch provides customers in South Africa with a new online shopping experience through which they shop from a wide variety of local and international brands and benefit from same and next day delivery.
Details
For products fulfilled by Amazon, customers will receive free shipping on their first order, followed by free shipping on subsequent orders over R500 (approx. $27).
Customers will also receive status updates via WhatsApp so they can track their order every step of the way.
Amazon also offers returns within 30 days through convenient options, including home pickup and delivery.
What they say
“We are excited to launch Amazon.co.za, together with thousands of independent sellers in South Africa. We provide customers with great value, wide selection—including international and local products—and a convenient delivery experience,” he said Robert CohenCEO of Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon.
“From today, customers can rely on Amazon.co.za for a stress-free shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery, access to 3,000 collection points, 24/7 customer support and easy returns. Customers will also enjoy free delivery on their first order.”
“The heartbeat of our small businesses measures the health of our country’s economy. If they pump, the nation grows. We welcome companies that provide opportunities for local vendors and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses” said the Minister of Small Business Development of South Africa, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.
“We rely on Amazon to provide such opportunities to our small businesses, and we look forward to working together to unlock these opportunities. This will create jobs and contribute to the government’s aim to reverse the legacy of poverty and inequality. That’s the heartbeat we want to hear.”
By The Numbers
Over 60% of items sold in Amazon stores worldwide come from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—providing a wide variety of products, competitive prices and great convenience for shoppers.
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