Amazon and Walmart Expand Reach to African Shoppers via Package-Forwarding Services

Despite lacking a physical presence across much of Africa, Amazon and Walmart are reaching consumers through local package-forwarding companies like Afrety. These intermediaries overcome challenges such as lack of formal addresses and limited banking access by using digital payment methods and logistics technology.

By By Jessica Donati Tue, July 14, 2026 at 9:36 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Amazon and Walmart Expand Reach to African Shoppers via Package-Forwarding Services

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Topics: Africa Amazon digital payments logistics innovation Walmart

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