DHL increase prices by 7 percent

The company said in Botswana, the average price increase would be 7 percent."Our annual price increase is targeted first and foremost at ensuring a competitive and sustainable value proposition for our customers," said Mokgethi Magapa of DHL Express Botswana.

Magapa said through this process, they were able to maintain a competitive cost base while at the same time investing in the quality of their network. "In 2013, for example, we have added capacity to our air networks in all regions, inaugurated our expanded Americas hub, and continued to invest in our Certified International Specialist training and development programme for all employees,” Magapa said.