Government signs 10m euro deal to transform ZAMPOST

GOVERNMENT has signed a 10 million euros memorandum of understanding with ASSECO Data Systems of Europe to transform ZAMPOST.

Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati who delegated the signing ceremony barely 24 hours after the EU-ZAMBIA Economic Forum was opened by President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday, says the MoU will put ZAMPOST at the toll of global technology.

Mr Mutati said the total investment value of the agreement is 10 million euros with a transactional contract to move the process to a point of delivery expected to be signed in July this year.

Mr Mutati said with the ministry’s focus being on digital transformation driven by inclusivity, transformation and partnership as key variables, the signing of the MoU with ASSECO Data Systems will be the beginning of ZAMPOST’s transformation.

He said the face of ZAMPOST will be different as the institution will now ensure that it impacts on the lives of Zambians, particularly those in rural areas by making transactions much more efficient and effective.

Meanwhile, ASSECO Data Systems Senior Director for International Business Pawel Hansdorfer said the MoU is a second step towards supporting the Ministry of Technology and Science in the digitalisation process of Zambian institutions and government.

Mr Hansdorfer said focus of the agreement will be to develop new solutions and services for ZAMPOST which will allow it to open new revenue avenues in a digital era that will be beneficial for the people and government.

He said he is confident that the project to transform ZAMPOST will begin within this year.