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NUR-SULTAN – Sanzhar Saberbekov has been busy walking through Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan, getting on and off his motorcycle to leave supplies and food in a backpack for those taking refuge from COVID-19 at home.
Saberbekov, a 24-year-old student, joined a legion of developing delivery men six months ago, hoping to make money and be financially independent of his parents.
After the coronavirus outbreak in Kazakhstan in March, Saberbekov chose to continue to be an independent pilot of Glovo, a global on-demand delivery platform.
“Of course, everyone is afraid to faint in the middle of the pandemic. I’m not yet a careless user that my paintings are vital in such a delicate situation,” he said.
Kazakhstan recorded more than 104,718 cases of COVID-19 and 1,523 deaths on Tuesday, has been the country most affected by the virus among Central Asian countries and has imposed two national blockades to curb the virus.
“We deliver food, medicine and other groceries to our consumers in a matter of hours. Takeaways represent the maximum number of deliveries,” Saberbekov said, adding that Glovo had stepped up disinfection measures by offering cyclists masks, gloves and antiseptics every two weeks. .
Saberbekov works from 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. each and every day to respond to requests from other visitors. “During the time of closure, there was a shortage of medicines in pharmacies. After consumers ordered drugs through the Glovo app, we looked for drugs in pharmacies.
“It’s great to bring those in need closer to those in need and get their recognition,” he said.
“Some of our consumers have become inflamed with COVID-19. They called us to warn us they were sick. They usually asked us to leave their belongings at their doorstep,” the letter said.
According to Glovo, the number of Glovo app orders increased by 34% in Kazakhstan amid the pandemic. Approximately 60% of the orders were made through online payments. Today, more than 1,500 picture messengers for Glovo in the country.
Saberbekov said that with lockdown he could earn an average of 10,000 tenge (about $24) a day.
“Deliveries are needed to others when other people cannot faint for their needs. Our paintings can not only bring us the money we need so much, but also help the country succeed in this crisis,” he said.
E-commerce development
Kazakhstan is a laggard for online shopping, however, the epidemic has been a catalyst for the progression of e-commerce. The Ministry of Trade and Integration said that in the first part of 2020, online retail in the country had more than 150%. a year ago.
The ministry has estimated that the e-commerce market will be successful in 900 billion tenge by the end of 2020 and tenge 1. 9 trillion until 2022, representing approximately 13% of the country’s retail trade, up from 2. 9% in 2019.