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Q1: What is the name of the company mentioned in the text that is a top online retailer in South Africa?
A1: The company mentioned in the text is Takealot, which is a top online retailer in South Africa.
Q2: What is the name of the company's parent company mentioned in the text?
A2: The parent company of Takealot is Naspers Ltd., which is based in Cape Town and also serves as the foundation for Amazon's new African headquarters.
Q3: What is the name of the delivery service launched by Takealot to compete with Amazon's entry into the South African market?
A3: The delivery service launched by Takealot is called "TakealotNOW," which offers fast delivery within an hour in some suburbs and will later be expanded nationwide.
Q4: What percentage of retail sales in South Africa is attributed to e-commerce, according to analysts?
A4: E-commerce makes up 5% of retail sales in South Africa, with the market expected to grow rapidly compared to other more established economies where online retail has plateaued.
Q5: How much did online retail sales in South Africa increase last year, according to a World Wide Worx market analyst?
A5: Online retail sales in South Africa increased by 30% last year to $3 billion.
Q6: What is the location of Amazon's new African headquarters mentioned in the text?
A6: Amazon's new African headquarters is being built in Cape Town, South Africa.
Q7: What was the initial verdict of a South African court regarding Amazon's construction plans for its Africa headquarters?
A7: The court initially agreed to halt the project, citing concerns about the fundamental right to culture and heritage of indigenous groups, particularly the Khoi and San First Nation peoples.
Q8: How can foreign buyers in China solve the problem of returns and exchanges in domestic online shopping?
A8: Foreign buyers can solve this problem by going global and providing localized services as foreign e-commerce companies have done, fully utilizing China's manufacturing advantages to participate in international competition.