Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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South Africa’s Economic Crossroads: How a Coalition Government Navigates the Perfect Storm

After two decades of covering emerging markets, I've rarely encountered an economy as paradoxical as South Africa's current state. The numbers tell a story of cautious optimism: GDP growth...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mineral exports bolsters Port of Maputo cargo volumes

Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced its annual results, highlighting significant growth in various metrics, consolidating its position...

DB Schenker, Ford partner to build cutting-edge parts distribution center

Logistics  service provider DB Schenker and automotive manufacturer Ford have partnered to build what they say is a "cutting-edge...

The world’s most powerful passports in 2024

An unprecedented six countries share the top spot with visa-free access to a record-breaking number of destinations on the 2024...

Maersk signs partnership with Kumho Tire on multi-year logistics solutions

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kumho Tire, one of the world's...

IATA Rolls Out New Timatic Product to Support Contactless Travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports...

Continental Offers Fleets New Entry-Level Solution For Digital Tire Management

Continental is now offering an entry-level solution to equip fleets even quicker and easier for digital tire management. A new...

Namibian companies depict strong interest for Trans-Kalahari Railway Project

The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project Management Office (TKR-PMO) has revealed that 12 companies/groups submitted expressions of interest to develop the...

Africa Global Logistics to be official Logistics supplier for CAF

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has concluded an Agreement with Africa Global Logistics (“AGL”), the leading supply chain...

Kenya Airways and Serena Hotels unveil partnership to enrich members’ travel experiences

Kenya Airways and Serena Hotels have announced a new partnership for members of their respective loyalty programs, Asante Rewards...

Menzies Aviation joins IATA Focus Africa Initiative

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it is an official partner...

Swissport joins IATA Focus Africa initiative

Swissport International has announced its participation in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) "Focus Africa" initiative. The initiative is...

South Africa’s Freight Logistics Roadmap approved to be published

s outh Africa has approved for publication the Freight Logistics Roadmap – aimed at addressing the serious challenges in the...

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