Members of the public in Lusaka have applauded the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) for the timely warning to businesses, bus operators and transporters illegally conducting postal and courier services.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS, some members of the public explained that illegal courier and postal businesses were increasing in the city especially among bus operators.
Gift Chimfwembe explained that almost every bus operator especially at the intercity bus terminus in Lusaka is involved in the courier business.
Mr. Chimfwembe said the warning by ZICTA is timely as many people were losing their items owing to a lack of proper tracking systems of expected items.
He suggested that the warning by ZICTA should also be accompanied by regular inspection of the businesses.
Meanwhile, Ethel Banda said ZICTA should prosecute those found wanting to serve as an example to those conducting their businesses illegally.
She said the mushrooming of entities conducting courier and postal services seems to be growing and a close control is required to protect innocent citizens from exploitation and loss of their goods.
And, Benjamin Chanda painfully recounted how he was duped by dubious transporters and lost a bale of second-hand trousers that he depended on to start a business venture.
He stated that after sending his parcel he has not been able to trace it hence losing his hard earned money.
“We need to see the authority to take action if the illegality is to be curbed,” he said.
ZICTA has warned businesses, bus operators and transporters illegally conducting postal and courier services that they risk being fined and prosecuted if they continue operating without a licences.
ZICTA has been sleeping too long and the collapse of ZAMPOST hasn’t helped matters. You can imagine those chaps asking for the value of what you’re sending then charge you according to it. Sometimes it takes days for your parcel to be traced. Zambia has slid into a lawless country where everything goes. Sir Roy Welesnky was right to say that we weren’t ready to rule ourselves. All systems that he left have collapsed, nothing works. There’s no goverment
They are sleeping under upnd government. The pf govt dealt with such issues swiftly and not just giving useless speeches
It doesn’t make sense to complain about a loss when you use a courier whom you know is not authorized. ZICTA should concentrate on Cyber crime not on these useless complaints. It’s like using a pirate taxi, you know you are taking a risk so why use it.
Clamping down is all they know. Innovation, nothing, nada, Palibe kantu. Expect a Kenyan or SA company to come in and monopolize that industry.
They are sleeping under upnd government. The pf govt dealt with such issues swiftly and not just giving useless speeches.
Lusaka times I understand that by blocking me you are hoping to seek favour from upnd govt. Don’t be cheap. They will favour Zambian watchdog editors before you
This is an article only a child can write.
@KaizerZulu, no one is blocking you, Sir. You are Ian rrelevant has been. A noise maker that has been put on time out. No one cares. I trust you will have understand this. But, will not be surprised with your come back. You are what you are.