11:59 AM EST, 01/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Amazon.com ( AMZN ) has opened a walk-in center in Cape Town, South Africa, to support independent sellers in growing their customer base and businesses, Reuters reported Thursday, citing Managing Director of Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa Robert Koen.

The facility, located at Amazon's ( AMZN ) head office in the country, offers a variety of services for local sellers, including help with registration on Amazon.co.za, training sessions, assistance with product imaging and cataloging, and support with shipping and logistics, Reuters said.

Koen said that Q4 performance during the holiday season was "very encouraging," exceeding the company's goals, according to the report.

Amazon ( AMZN ) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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