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The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What It Means for Shipping Routes and Lead Times

It did not take a naval blockade. It did not require underwater mines or a fleet of warships. All it took was a handful of drone strikes in the vicinity...

Rhenus Powers South Africa’s First ScreenX Cinema with Complex Global Logistics Operation

Global logistics provider Rhenus has successfully delivered South Africa’s first ScreenX cinema, marking a milestone in both entertainment...

Yusen Logistics Expands into East Africa with Strategic Kenyan Joint Venture

Global logistics leader Yusen Logistics has officially entered the African market through a strategic joint venture with AGL...

Winvic’s £340M M&S Contract: Can the ‘Shed Specialist’ Crack BREEAM Outstanding at Mega Scale

  When Winvic Construction secured the £340 million contract to build Marks & Spencer's flagship distribution centre at DIRFT,...

Inside Morocco’s Nador West Med: The Deepwater Port Set to Transform African Trade

Morocco is positioning itself as a critical maritime hub connecting Europe, Africa, and global markets through an ambitious...

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...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in Advanced Merger Talks: A New Era for U.S....

In a potential game-changing development for the U.S. freight rail industry, Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE:...

Telkom Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity in Strategic Repositioning Drive

Telkom has officially unveiled its refreshed logo and visual identity as part of a broader strategy to modernize its...

Werner Enterprises Triumphs in Landmark Legal Battle as Texas Supreme Court Dismisses $90M Verdict

In a groundbreaking ruling delivered on June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a nearly $100 million judgment...

Rangel’s Bold Bet on South Africa: What It Means for Regional Logistics

In a series of strategic moves that transcend mere expansion, Rangel Logistics Solutions—a Portugal-based logistics powerhouse—has steadily deepened its...

Former NSE boss Geoffrey Odundo Appointed as Nation Media Group CEO

Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa's largest independent media house, has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Odundo as its...

Ghana’s Inflation Eases for Second Consecutive Month

The recent easing of inflation in Ghana marks a significant development in the country's economic landscape. After experiencing a...

South Africa Unveils Bold Logistics and Rail Investment Plan to Revive Economy

In a major push to overhaul South Africa’s struggling logistics and rail infrastructure, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has unveiled...

Angola’s Public Debt in 2025: A Deep Dive into Loan Defaults and Financial Challenges

As of 2025, Angola's public debt has risen sharply to 57.4 trillion kwanzas (approximately 58.61 billion U.S. dollars), accounting...

SASSA Announces February 2025 Grant Payment Dates: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for various social grants for February 2025,...

SASSA to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected

In a decisive move to protect the integrity of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant system, the South...

Fuel prices in Kenya rise in latest EPRA review

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a significant increase in fuel prices in its latest review,...

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