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Global Air Travel Demand Rises 2.1% in March, Masking Stark Regional Disparities

Global air passenger demand posted modest growth in March 2026, rising 2.1% year-on-year, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, the headline figure...

Transporting Mining Commodities in an Era of Market Volatility

As global uncertainty and local challenges reshape commodity markets, maintaining consistent and reliable logistics has become a defining...

Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority hikes fuel prices

NAIROBI, Kenya — Motorists in Kenya will pay sharply higher prices for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum...

Kaleido Advances Mining Logistics in Southern Africa with Walvis Bay Operation

April 2026:Kaleido Ideas & Logistics has strengthened its role in Africa’s mining supply chain following the successful handling...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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