Africa-Press – Tanzania. TANZANIA has joined the global community in commemorating the World Post Day 2025, reaffirming its commitment to transforming the postal sector into an engine of sustainable development particularly through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The event, themed; ‘Post for People: Local Service, Global Reach,’ was held recently in Dar es Salaam by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) in collaboration with the Tanzania Posts Corporation (TPC).
The ceremony was graced by the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Mr Nicholaus Mkapa and attended by representatives from TCRA, TPC, students and other stakeholders from the communication industry.
The celebrations featured the presentation of awards to winners of writing and innovation competitions in postal and parcel service systems organised by TPC, as well as the Digital Club Hackathon competition coordinated by TCRA.
Speaking during the event, Mr Mkapa said this year’s theme reflects the government’s determination to transform the postal sector into a driver of sustainable development through ICT.
He said the government will ensure that the postal sector expands its range of services to include cargo transportation, e-commerce, financial services and modern communications to stimulate the digital economy and unlock international opportunities.
“This theme reminds us of our commitment to transforming the postal sector into an engine of sustainable development, especially through the use of information and communication technology. It emphasises the importance of inclusive services those that engage youth, women and all social groups in the digital economy and modern entrepreneurship,” he said.
He said the government remains committed to ensuring that postal services reach all citizens both in urban and rural areas with quality and efficiency.
He further said that the postal sector in the country has undergone significant transformation in recent years, evolving from traditional mail delivery to becoming a vital pillar of e-commerce and digital logistics.
“It is encouraging to see the Tanzania Posts Corporation embracing these changes and developing strategic initiatives that prioritise technological integration and service improvement,” he said.
Commenting on the innovation competitions organised by TCRA and TPC, Mr Mkapa said that the government recognises innovation and technology as essential drivers of the modern world.
He said such initiatives provide young people with platforms to showcase their creativity and develop solutions to national challenges.
“We are proud to see our youth using their creativity and innovation to bring transformation across various sectors, including communications. They represent a new generation with vision and determination,” he said.
He urged stakeholders to continue supporting young innovators and writers and to promote customer-focused, high-quality postal services.
Speaking about the Digital Club Hackathon, TCRA Director General Dr Jabiri Bakari said the competition is part of TCRA’s strategy to nurture a generation of innovators and inventors who can develop ICT-based solutions, which is a key step in Tanzania’s journey toward realising its Digital Economy and achieving its National Development Vision 2050.
World Post Day is celebrated annually on October 9, marking the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.
The day was officially declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969 and since then, countries around the world have continued to observe it each year to recognise the vital role of postal services in connecting people, communities and economies globally
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