SAPICS OFFERS INNOVATIVE SUPPORT TO SMMES WITH INAUGURAL PITCH PARADE
The 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, saw the debut of an exciting new initiative:…
Category: HighLights
Tariffs: A “Perfect Storm” Brewing in Developing Countries
As planned budget cuts to development aid begin to cause “serious damage” in developing countries, a United Nations agency warns…
PAPSS and Interstellar Launch the African Currency Marketplace to Remove Costly Trade Barriers in Africa
The PAPSS African Currency Marketplace jointly developed by PAPSS and Interstellar, enables the direct exchange of African currencies without passing…
Nigeria: $263.8 Million Infrastructure Project Launched in Abia State to Boost Urban Development
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank, Nigeria’s Federal Government and the Abia State, has…
Jumia and Intella Launch First Egyptian Arabic Voice Ordering for E-Commerce
Consumers will be using First-of-its-kind Arabic voice AI technology making online shopping faster and simpler During a special event held…
The UN Calls for Stronger Regulation of Global Grain Trade
Experts at the 9th UN Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection in Geneva focused on developing mechanisms for additional control…
President Ramaphosa responds to United States (US) tariffs announcement
South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United…
Digital Trade: Congo and UNECA Explore Innovative Approaches to Transform Agricultural Value Chains
Between 2019 and 2023, the number of people facing food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa rose from 258 million to 358…
Conflicts in Kenya, Sudan, DRC to harm regional businesses
The unrest will disrupt trade and reduce export volumes while exacerbating humanitarian crises Ugandan financial services group Dfcu Ltd has…
Ethiopia Moves Toward Optimized and Digital Management of Its Health and Nutrition Supply Chain
The event and the nationwide assessment were funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), reaffirming the…