Sending a Parcel in Africa: Costs, Proof of Delivery and Cash on Delivery

How courier pricing works and what proof to insist on.

What determines the price

Distance, weight, vehicle class and urgency. A document on a motorbike costs a fraction of a fridge in a van.

Photo and OTP at both pickup and delivery. Without a chain of custody, a disputed parcel is your word against theirs.

Useful for sellers, but confirm how quickly collected cash is settled to you.

How fast is same-day delivery?

Within a city, typically two to four hours from pickup.

What if my parcel is lost?

Chain-of-custody records establish where it was last scanned. Compensation depends on declared value.