Month: June 2022

SUPPLY CHAIN COMMUNITY’S FIRST IN-PERSON GATHERING SINCE COVID-19 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

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More than 600 supply chain professionals from Africa and around the world met in Cape Town for the 44th annual SAPICS Conference, hosted by The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management. It was the first in-person gathering of the SAPICS supply chain community since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic more than two years ago and the organisers report that it was a “huge success”. Social media users have concurred, with supply chain professionals taking to their social media platforms to commend the compelling presentations, the organisation of the conference,…

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BOLLORÉ LOGISTICS CONTINUES ITS CARBON OFFSETTING PROGRAMME FOR ALL LCL SHIPMENTS

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Bolloré Logistics continues to implement the carbon neutrality programme it launched in 2020 in order to offset all residual CO2 emissions produced by the LCL (less than container) shipments of its subsidiary TSL – specialised in maritime consolidation. This year, the company decided to commit to a sustainable energy project in China in partnership with First Climate1. Since 2020, 26,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent have been offset in partnership with various environmental organisations. This new project involves the construction of biodigesters, which are manufactured and operated by farmers in 17…

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FUEL PRICE HIKE WILL DRIVE UP COSTS ACROSS VIRTUALLY ALL SUPPLY CHAINS

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South Africans should brace themselves for the hard hitting and far-reaching impact of the fuel price hike, which will increase costs across entire supply chains, says MJ Schoemaker, president of SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management. “Transport companies and logistics service providers that are paying more for their diesel will have to push these costs through to their customers in the form of a fuel surcharge. However, it is not only transport costs that will be affected. What many South Africans are underestimating is how the petrol and diesel price…

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Africa50, African Development Bank and the Newly Launched African Sovereign Investors Forum Signal Strong Desire to Jointly Mobilize Capital for Infrastructure Projects

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The three entities will work together to galvanize financing and to drive the development of skills and expertise within the infrastructure sector The African Development Bank, Africa50, and Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on developing green and climate resilient infrastructure projects across Africa. The three entities will work together to galvanize financing and to drive the development of skills and expertise within the infrastructure sector. The signing took place on 20 June 2022 in Rabat, Morocco, during an event to launch the…

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DIGITALISE YOUR ORGANISATION’S PROCUREMENT OR RISK EXTINCTION, EXPERTS WARN

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The digital transformation of procurement is well underway, and any organisation that is clinging to analog procurement in today’s digital world, is in danger of extinction.  This was one of the key messages from the experts who shared their insights with IT and procurement professionals who gathered online for the third annual IT Sourcing Summit hosted by Smart Procurement World. Held under the theme “Digital Darwinism – Embracing the Technological Revolution”, the summit put the spotlight on the state-of-the-art procurement technologies, processes, tools and expertise that are driving bottom-line value…

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African Development Bank VP Mateus Magala appointed Minister of Transport and Communication in Mozambique

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Dr. Mateus Magala, Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Services at the African Development Bank, has been appointed Minister of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Mozambique. The nomination was announced on 13 June by President Filipe Nyusi. Magala assumed his tenure at the African Development Bank in September 2018 with a mandate to deliver efficient, people-centered, client-oriented services to ensure overall institutional effectiveness. His accomplishments during his tenure included revamping the staff regulations and rules, overhauling the Bank’s IT infrastructure and ecosystem, enhancing corporate cybersecurity, reinstating the…

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PRESS RELEASE : BOLLORÉ TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS SENEGAL TRANSPORTS AN OUTSIZE METAL STRUCTURE AS PART OF THE GTA PROJECT

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In April this year, Bolloré Transport & Logistics Senegal shipped a large metal structure on behalf of Eiffage GC Marine Senegal as part of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. This special convoy, 14.1 m long, 4.6 m wide and 6.9 m high, set off from the ro-ro terminal at Dakar Terminal and took the Arsenal – Route de Rufisque route to the customer’s site at mole 8 of the Dakar Port Authority. The logistics operations were scheduled to take place at night to avoid inconveniencing road users. A special…

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BOLLORÉ LOGISTICS SOUTH AFRICA: EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMMES

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As South Africa wraps up Youth Month, in commemoration of the Soweto uprising 46 years ago (16 June), the reported official youth (15-34 years) unemployment rate, for the first quarter of 2022, remains at a staggering 65.5%. The Youth in South Africa continue to be disadvantaged in the labour market, with an unemployment rate higher than the national average, yet at the same time, the country has a shortage of suitably qualified people. Recognising the need for businesses to make an impact and provide more inclusive pipelines for the youth,…

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E-commerce: Moroccan startup Chari begins expansion in sub-Saharan Africa with the acquisition of Ivorian Diago

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Charia, the Moroccan fintech and retail e-commerce startup, which won the Africa CEO Awards, “Disrupter of the year” award this week, announced earlier that it had acquired the ivorian application that connects local stores with producers and importers of consumer goods. After setting up shop in Tunisia last year, the Moroccan startup is now setting foot in sub-Saharan Africa with this operation and taking another step towards its goal of becoming a leader in its sector in French-speaking countries in Africa.   According to a Chari press release, Diago’s founders,…

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Tunisia: Petroafrica 2022 – international exhibition of oil, gas and renewable energy from 14 to 17 June 2022

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A must-attend event for oil and gas professionals, PETROAFRICA 2022, the international exhibition of oil, gas and renewable energy was launched yesterday, Tuesday, June 14 at the Kram exhibition center in the Tunisian capital. Organized under the theme “The Digital Petro effect and novelty”, this edition has as guest of honor Nigeria and as friendly countries of the edition: Algeria and Senegal. “A rich program will accompany this great event, conferences and round tables will be led by national and international experts of great renown to discuss energy issues both…

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