Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo emphasized the critical role of postal and courier services in driving Uganda's e-commerce sector during the inaugural postal and courier baraza. The event, themed 'Safe Hands, Secure Delivery – Use Licensed Operators,' highlighted how licensed postal and courier services are essential for small businesses and rural entrepreneurs.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case brought by a Texas woman, LebBy Konan, who claims that the USPS refused to deliver mail to her rental properties because she is Black. The case hinges on whether a 1946 law that exempts the federal government from lawsuits over mail delivery issues applies in this instance.

The European Union (EU) enacted the Network and Information Systems 2.0 Directive (NIS2) in 2022, a comprehensive overhaul of its cybersecurity regulations. The directive makes directors and executives accountable, subjecting them to strict penalties. It expands the scope of previous cybersecurity regulations to include essential and important entities and their supply chains, aiming to improve the functioning of the internal market and establish a high standard of cybersecurity across the Union.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) implemented changes aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency as part of the 'Delivering for America' initiative. The changes, effective April 1, 2025, include refining service standards for various mail types and transitioning to a 5-Digit ZIP code delivery system. Critics argue these changes could impact service quality, especially in rural areas.

The U.S. Postal Service is undergoing a 10-year plan to improve efficiency and cut costs, which includes job cuts, new electric delivery trucks, and changes to delivery standards. The changes, which took effect on April 1, 2025, are part of the 'Delivering for America' plan. The plan aims to save the USPS $36 billion over a decade and includes cutting 10,000 jobs through early retirements. The changes affect various mail services, including first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail, and package services. Some rural communities may experience slower delivery times or service cuts.