GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW POSTAL SERVICES ACT AS ZAMPOST LAUNCHES ITS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2023 -2027

By Daily News Reporter

Government will undertake a review of the Postal Services Act number 22 of 2009 in order to address the inadequacies enshrined in the Act and also provide for instructional and functional realignment and promote development of the sector says Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science Eng. Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu.

Speaking during the launch of the Zambia Postal Corporation (ZAMPOST) 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan Dr. Habeenzu said the plan signifies a significant milestone that will shape the future of the Corporation Postal and Couriers Services. Dr. Habeenzu commended the Corporation for developing the plan that outlines key milestones that will not only make ZMPOST operate as an efficient institution but also gain excellence in delivering its mandate.

Dr. Habeenzu explained that the plan is rolled out to endorse the target set out in the strategic plan for the Corporation to remain competitive in the industry and create value for national development.

He said in the modern age Portal and Telecommunication services have evolved hence influencing a change in operational practices as a result people no longer transport mail within the Country and to other destinations Globally. The Permanent Secretary said the technical – know has superseded the previous postal services to modern digital services embraced through phones and courier services.

He said despite the challenges ZAMPOST faces Corporation must operate beyond borders.

“Ensure to provide a platform for which it must become easy for our private citizen to access the services, services that are also coming from the private sector, our President (President Hakainde Hichilema) is being nominated as Global Champion for the Digital Transformation and the implication is that we need to lead as Country on provision of digital services through digital platforms”.