Amazon Launches Prime in South Africa

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa

Amazon has launched Prime in South Africa, adding fast free delivery, Prime Video and shopping benefits to its local ecommerce offer. The launch means South African customers will be able to access Prime Day for the first time, with the event running from June 23-29. Prime membership is available for R59 (€3.00) per month or R399 (€20.40) per year, following a 30-day free trial. Benefits include unlimited free same-day delivery on eligible order…

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When Amazon.co.za went live in May 2024, it was noticeably without its much-heralded Prime delivery service. It was a lacklustre launch, really in name only, as it had very little to sell and not many people rushed to take up the limited opening discounts. But, more significantly, it forced South Africa’s own Amazon, Takealot, to lift its game. Two days later, it announced its own subscription delivery service. TakealotMore is priced at R39 or R…

Amazon launches Prime service in South Africa

Amazon has launched its Prime subscription service in South Africa offering shopping incentives, and including access to video streaming and Cloud gaming. Prime in the country costs R59/month (€3.11) or R399/year with a 30-day free trial for new members. Amazon Prime members get unlimited free same-day delivery on orders placed before midday in three key […]

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