E-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to expand its operations in Africa, with a focus on increasing access to digital services and creating new job opportunities. The company has committed to investing in local infrastructure and partnering with African businesses to drive growth and innovation.
The expansion plans include the launch of a new Amazon data center in South Africa, which will provide cloud computing services to businesses across the continent. The company will also be expanding its e-commerce platform, (link unavailable), to include more products and services tailored to the African market.
The move is seen as a significant vote of confidence in the African economy, which is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Amazon’s expansion plans are also expected to create new job opportunities in the tech sector, both directly and indirectly through partnerships with local businesses.