The government has told the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission to begin a nationwide operation against courier services that are not licensed or properly regulated, starting April 1, 2026.
This decision comes after the launch of the Integrated Courier and Logistics Management System–Ghana (ICOLMS-Ghana), a new digital platform designed to help regulate the courier and logistics industry and also support the growth of online businesses in Ghana.
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, made this announcement during the launch of the platform on Thursday, March 12.
According to the minister, courier operators can no longer say they were not given enough time. In August 2025, the government temporarily stopped enforcement to give businesses time to prepare. Now, they have another 19 days to complete their registration and join the new system.
He explained that the grace period starts on March 12 and ends on March 31, 2026. During this time, everyone involved in courier services, whether it is a large company or just a single delivery rider, must register on the ICOLMS-Ghana platform.
Existing courier companies must also connect their internal systems to the new digital platform within the same period.
The minister warned that anyone who fails to register or integrate with the system before the deadline will face penalties from regulators.
He added that strict enforcement, together with the Ghana Police Service, will begin on April 1, 2026, and there will be no extensions or excuses.
The minister stressed that he will not step in to delay the enforcement again.
