Zulzi’s CEO has highlighted the Post Office’s importance in the growth of e-commerce in South Africa.
Despite the financial burden the Post Office has posed to South Africa, its services are still necessary to increase e-commerce penetration in the country.he believes the Post Office is worth saving.
This is due to the Post Office’s universal service obligations that require it to serve all South Africans. “Private delivery services also struggle to reach remote areas, resulting in expensive delivery fees.” The Post Office has been plagued by operational issues for over a decade, receiving its first bailout of R205 million in 2014.
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