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Maersk Loses Legal Challenge Over Durban Port Concession

AP Moller-Maersk A/S has suffered a legal setback in South Africa, as the KwaZulu-Natal High Court dismissed its challenge against…

2 weeks ago

Port of Gauteng: A $2.9 Billion Vision to Revolutionize South Africa’s Logistics Landscape

South Africa's logistics sector is on the cusp of a transformative shift with the launch of the Port of Gauteng—a…

2 weeks ago

$20 Million Boost: Inspired Evolution Supercharges East Africa’s Cold-Chain Revolution

East Africa’s food logistics landscape is set for a major transformation. Inspired Evolution, a leading private equity firm, has announced…

2 weeks ago

Africa’s Warehouses are Full: What’s Driving the Boom?

Africa's industrial landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation. In the first half of 2025, modern warehouse occupancy across the continent…

2 months ago

Amazon Launches Louisiana’s First Same-Day Delivery Hub in Jefferson Parish

Amazon has officially opened the doors to its first-ever same-day delivery site in Louisiana, a move set to significantly accelerate…

2 months ago

Walmart’s South African Gambit: The $358 Million Bet That Could Reshape Continental Retail

The announcement came with characteristic Walmart efficiency: a Tuesday morning press release confirming what retail analysts have anticipated since the…

2 months ago

Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as Regional Tensions Persist

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Tuesday, marking the completion of Africa's largest hydroelectric project and a…

2 months ago

Zahid Group’s $1.25 Billion Barloworld Acquisition Gets Green Light

The Competition Tribunal has officially approved the R23 billion (US$1.25 billion) acquisition of Barloworld Limited by a consortium led by…

2 months ago

Mango Airlines Rescue Plan Collapses as Investor Pulls Out

South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines is now headed for closure after its last potential investor, Ubuntu Air, withdrew from…

2 months ago

Maersk to End Direct U.S.–South Africa Shipping Service, Exporters Face Rising Costs and Delays

In a move set to disrupt South Africa’s trade corridors, global shipping giant Maersk has announced it will discontinue its…

3 months ago