The Courier Guy off-grid smart lockers replacing the Post Office in South Africa

“Turkish company Rovenma has detailed the technology behind its autonomous lockers used by The Courier Guy, which have rolled out at pace in South Africa in the last few years. Over 2,500 of these lockers have been installed to date, with a target of 3,000 by the end of 2026. Like post boxes, they allow customers to receive and send packages. For many South Africans, using the Post Office to send mail or small parcels is no longer an option, as the company has developed an infamous reputation for lost or stolen packages.” There were quite a few localised South African challenges to address with these lockers, but it seems they are working well, and they also bring the costs down. Of course security was one of the big considerations, but this seems to have paid off, and it is good to see they are also reaching into under serviced areas too. What many don’t realise is, these lockers can also be used for sending items as well. That all brings convenience because who wants to spend their…