Zando.co.za offers products across fashion, homewares and gadgets.
South African online shopping site Zandohas has introduced a new division, Zando Global, offering international products and apparel to local shoppers.
This is expected to shake up the local landscape of online shopping, which is increasingly dominated by overseas shopping sites such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress.
According to Zando, the new unit aims to provide a seamless and reliable alternative for purchasing products shipped internationally. This comes as local consumers have recently taken to social media to complain about lost items, poor product quality, high import taxes and misleading advertising by international companies aimed at the local market. This is due to
Zand Global said the company is entering as a “local hero,” offering a reliable alternative to those seeking international products without the fear of ordering from overseas.
“At Zando, we have always been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our customers. With the launch of Zando Global, we are thrilled to be able to offer South Africans a solution to address their international ordering concerns. , they can enjoy the same popular products with the peace of mind that comes with buying from a local company they know and trust,'' said Morgan Imbert, CEO of Zand. .
The company says Xand Global makes it easy for South African shoppers to pick up, collect and return items, offering hassle-free shopping with local operations.
The shopping site is integrated with easy tracking and local physical collection points, offering over 200,000 products spanning fashion, homeware and gadgets.
Zando.co.za was founded in 2012 and is part of the Jumia Group, which is touted as one of Africa's leading e-commerce platforms.
It says Zando has grown exponentially since its inception to become one of SA's largest online fashion e-retailers.
Zando Global claims that its commitment to quality assurance ensures that all products undergo rigorous testing before being shipped to customers.
