SAVING LIVES THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

The inaugural “People that Deliver (PtD) Global Indaba” saw 250 participants from 40 countries gather in Lusaka, Zambia, to share challenges and offer solutions to supply chain problems, including those in healthcare supply chains, where lives depend on medicines, vaccines and other commodities reaching patients when and where they are needed. This important event, which was co-hosted by SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in Southern Africa, also aimed to strengthen ties between countries, donors and the private sector.  SAPICS is a member of the People that Deliver coalition,…

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Dubuy.com the e-commerce platform of DP World expands Africa presence with launches in Ghana and Zambia

DP World today announced the continued expansion of its e-commerce platform Dubuy.com in Africa, with launches in both Ghana and Zambia. The latest roll-out of the wholesale marketplace opens access to global supply chains for even more African businesses. Dubuy.com provides advanced technology and secure transactions for wholesale traders, connecting them safely and efficiently to international markets. These digital tools are underpinned by DP World’s robust physical infrastructure across Africa, such as the port at Maputo and its connections with East and South Africa. On the West Coast, DP World…

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DONATED COACH AND TRUCK ARRIVE IN ZAMBIA

Two vehicles donated by two long-standing corporate partners of Transaid have arrived at the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Lusaka, Zambia, to begin a new life as training vehicles. A Scania coach donated by Southern Vectis, which is part of the Go-Ahead Group, and a Volvo truck unit donated by the Malcolm Group, were both transferred to the ITC during a recent official handover ceremony. The vehicles will be utilised in the training of drivers, supporting efforts to make the roads safer by improving professional driver training standards in Zambia.…

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NEW PEARL LOUNGE OPENS AT KENNETH KAUNDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ZAMBIA

Departures lounge located at new terminal in Lusaka National Aviation Services (NAS) and NAC2000 Corporation today launched their Pearl Lounge at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The lounge located at the new terminal is part of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited’s (ZACL) efforts to upgrade international airports in the country. Last June, ZACL awarded a five-year tender to NAS and NAC2000 to build and operate an exclusive departure lounge catering to passengers travelling out from Lusaka. The 588 square meter Pearl Lounge includes … Click on the following…

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