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Amazon launches online shopping service in South Africa

The launch of its service comes at a time when South Africa has seen a sharp rise in online shopping.

Amazon launched its online shopping service in South Africa on Tuesday, challenging a number of online retailers dominated by Naspers’ Takealot.com.

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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 have said in the past.

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The launch of its service comes at a time when South Africa has seen a sharp rise in online shopping after the pandemic created an opportunity for e-commerce to finally take hold, with retailers doubling down on investments in response.

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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 above 500 rand ($27.07), it said in a statement.

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