Post Office Building, 2nd Floor Kingsway Road info@sapoa.info

Office Address

  • Post Office Building, 2nd Floor Kingsway Road, Maseru 100, P O Box 15553, Maseru 100
  • info@sapoa.info
  • +27 60 983 3375

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About Our Company

The Southern Africa Postal Operators Association

A SADC regional body responsible for the Postal Sector. It was established in 2001 as per the SADC Protocol on Transport and Communication and Meteorology. It is composed of 14 Designated Postal Operators and its Secretariat is located in Maseru, Lesotho. Our mandate derives from article 11 of the SADC Protocol on Transport and Communications and our duty is to ensure that every sector of the community has access to modern, efficient and diversified range of mail, financial and e-products. To help us fulfil our objectives, we have a unique consultative structure within the communications environment which includes conference of ICT Ministers where policy and strategic Issues are vigorously debated and resolutions passed. We are an Association of Designated Postal Operators who provide essential services to all sectors of the economy - we therefore touch people's lives whatever their background or identity.

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Our Mandate

The mandate of the Southern African Postal Operators Association (SAPOA), as outlined in Article 11 of the SADC Protocol on Transport and Communications, is to ensure that every sector of the community has access to a modern, efficient, and diversified range of mail, financial, and electronic products. In fulfilling this mandate, SAPOA promotes universal postal access, ensuring affordability and inclusivity, particularly in rural and underserved areas. It drives digital transformation by integrating e-commerce, electronic financial services, and digital communication to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. SAPOA also facilitates regional integration by harmonizing postal regulations and operational frameworks, fostering seamless cross-border trade and communication.