Amazon has finalized plans to open African headquarters in South Africa.
- The R4.5 billion River Club Development in Cape Town has been given the go-ahead.
- This approval follows years of objections lodged by environmental activists and heritage protection organisations.
- The development will feature offices, retailers, restaurants, and apartments, with Amazon listed as the “anchor tenant”.
Reports from Cape Town, South Africa indicates Amazon would be occupying a new development in River Club, a prime section of the city.
The 15-hectare parcel of land will cost R4 billion and include two precincts. Authorities said the first precinct of 60,000sqm would occupy different layers of development, while the second section of 70,000 will hold Amazon headquarters in Africa.
