Times Of Swaziland: ON TRACK ESWATINI SERVICES DEMAND UP 30%

ON TRACK ESWATINI SERVICES DEMAND UP 30%
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Ashmond Nzima on 25/03/2020 08:38:00


MBABANE – With social distancing the buzzwords due to the coronavirus, a
company delivering goods at people and company’s doorsteps is guaranteed
increased revenue.
Companies and individuals are made to choose from various services that range
from pickups, express delivery, errands, messenger services and grocery
shopping, among others. Mbabane-based On Track Eswatini (OTE) reported an
increased demand for delivery services following the outbreak of the
coronavirus. The country had recorded four cases at the time of compiling this
report. “Our services include groceries and fast food deliveries, gift
hampers, messenger services, transporting of laboratory samples, laundry and
general supplies.
“Social distancing does not have to mean a stop to your normal daily hood. OTE
is at your service to go about any request you might need to be catered for. We
as OTE will follow safety precautions to always sanitise and keep clean,”
shared the company on its official online platforms.
Marcia Meves, who is an administrator at the company, shared that the demand for
their services increased by between 30 and 35 per cent since the outbreak,
saying they had now forged partnerships with companies like the Swazi Plaza.
“As the Swazi Plaza, we want to do our part with the current state of disaster
in Eswatini by suggesting a practical solution for all those who are at home as
a safety precaution.
Committed
“The coming weeks will be challenging for all of us. We are committed to
working with our retail partners, government agencies, first responders and
communities at large to keep everyone safe, catered for and fed and will
continue to iterate on any interventions to achieve,” reads in part shared
information from Swazi Plaza. Deliveries in places around Mbabane, Oshoek and
Manzini range between E30 and E550. The delivery prices depend on the mode of
transport, with motorcycles the cheapest. The company also uses sedans and vans.
Meves said they were in talks with authorities to continue with their services
in case of  a lockdown. They can be contacted on 3502 1635/76328829. The
services are offered in three easy steps. You can contact them using the
numbers, state the nature of the request and then you pay for the service. Their
agents are said to have been trained to handle cash but emphasis is on digital
payment.