2017 SAPOA Conference highlights optimistic future for Posts in Southern Africa

IDATA sponsored and attended the 5th annual Southern Africa Postal Operators Association (SAPOA) Postal Forum held in Durban last month. IDATA’s CEO Darryl Joubert gave a presentation of the importance of data quality in post operations, leading to increased revenue from bulk mailers and greater customer confidence.

The conference theme was: Presenting the face of the Post & Logistics. Various stakeholders at the conference includedservice providers and CEOs of postal operators in the Southern African region. Delegates came together for an interactive meeting and to discuss innovation within the postal service.

South African Post Office CEO Mark Barnes, who was in Cape Town at the time in discussion with Parliament on the banking license for Post Bank, gave his input via a Skype session with the conference attendees.

IDATA is excited and remains optimistic about the future of the South African Post Office and other postal operators in Southern Africa.