Category: News

TradeMark Africa and Rwanda Government Set to Host Landmark Trade Development Forum in Kigali

logistafrica

Propelling Pan-African Digital Trade Initiatives into a New Era The Government of Rwanda and TradeMark Africa (TMA) (www.TradeMarkAfrica.com) will co-host the Trade Development Forum, bringing together Heads of State and Government Officials, Development Partners, Academicians, Multilateral Organisations and Private Sector from 14 TMA countries of implementation and beyond. Under the theme “Digital Trade”, this 2-day forum will take place in Kigali, Rwanda; from 2 December to 3 December 2024. The previous editions were held in Kenya in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2019, and in Uganda in 2018. We look forward to sharing…

Read More

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Reconstruction And Dualisation Of Adenta-Dodowa Road

logistafrica

President Akufo-Addo said this latest effort will be a welcome addition to the impressive strides by his government in the road network nationwide The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of government’s determined pursuit to transform the road infrastructure of the nation, has on Thursday, 8th August 2024, cut the sod for the dualisation of the 22km Adentan to Dodowa road project. Originally reconstructed in 1998, this vital inter-regional road, connects Ghana’s capital to the Eastern and Volta regions and beyond, thus forming part of government’s…

Read More

Euroairlines consolidates its presence in the African market with a partnership with Tarco Aviation

logistafrica

The Sudanese airline, which flies to the Middle East, Egypt and Ethiopia, will have access to aggregators, consolidators and travel agencies from the network of more than 50 BSPs in which the Spanish airline is present Madrid, August 7, 2024. African airline Tarco Aviation has selected Euroairlines to manage the distribution of all its domestic and international routes following the signing of a partnership agreement between the two companies. Through this partnership, Tarco Aviation will have access to an extensive network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more…

Read More

The African Development Fund grants $135 million to Comoros to modernize its port infrastructure

logistafrica

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a record financing of $135 million for the Union of the Comoros. This ambitious project aims to transform the country’s port infrastructure, thereby boosting regional trade and the economic development of the archipelago. Key points of the project: Modernization of Moroni and Boingoma Ports Construction of new docks (240m in Moroni, 136m in Boingoma) Improved accommodation capacities for ferries and fishing boats Facilitation of Regional Trade Modernization of customs administration Creation of a national single window Development of…

Read More

SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSION

logistafrica

Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced the results of its latest Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey. It revealed that women in the supply chain profession earn less than their male counterparts and the majority of them have faced gender discrimination in the workplace. A worrying 64% of the female respondents said that they had experienced or witnessed gender discrimination in the workplace. Also concerning was the finding that 70% of the women surveyed had experienced resistance when leading…

Read More

ASECNA Strengthens Its Commitment to Air Safety in Africa at Its 73rd Ministerial Meeting

logistafrica

The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) held its 73rd meeting of the Committee of Ministers on July 26, 2024, in Ouagadougou. This crucial event marked significant advances for aviation in Africa. The opening ceremony, chaired by Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Joachimson KYELEM de Tambèla, emphasized the strategic importance of air transport for the continent. The Prime Minister stressed the need to preserve ASECNA’s resource-pooling model, recalling the agency’s three founding pillars: solidarity, quality of human resources, and the pursuit of excellence. Honoré SAYI, President…

Read More

Africa Trade Boost Event to Connect Tunisian SMEs with Markets in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana

logistafrica

The Tunisian Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) has recently announced the launch of the “Africa Trade Boost Event,” an ambitious project aimed at strengthening the integration of African regional markets. This initiative is part of a broader project supported by the European Union, targeting market integration in Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. The project, led by EY Tunisia (ERNST & YOUNG) in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), primarily aims to facilitate access for Tunisian SMEs to sub-Saharan African markets. The target countries include Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin,…

Read More

AWARDS HONOUR AND CELEBRATE THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSION IN AFRICA

logistafrica

The prestigious annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards culminated in a gala event in Johannesburg at which the final winners were announced. Supply chain professionals from across the continent got together to recognise the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals working in the field in Africa. Effective supply chains are the lifeblood of the global economy, connecting producers and consumers around the world. Supply chain management also has the power to improve lives, reduce environmental impact and ensure brighter futures for individuals, organisations and communities. The annual Africa Supply Chain…

Read More

The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation & Smart Innovations (ICTA 2024) to be held from July 29 to 31, 2024

logistafrica

From July 29 to 31, 2024, Arusha, Tanzania will host the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation & Smart Innovations (ICTA 2024). This event, which also celebrates the 10th anniversary of ICTA, will take place at the Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts under the theme “Safe, Smart and Sustainable Transport Systems for Global Economic Growth”. Organized by the Global Transportation Professional Networking Group in collaboration with several national and international organizations, including the Tanzania Roads Association (TARA) and the International Road Federation (IRF), this conference aims to build capacity for…

Read More

Fly Gabon: Imminent Take-off of the New National Airline

logistafrica

The new national airline of Gabon, Fly Gabon, is set to take to the skies next week. This announcement follows the recent acquisition of its second ATR 72-600, marking a crucial step in the launch of its operations. Nyl Moret-Mba, CEO of Fly Gabon, confirmed in an interview with the daily newspaper L’Union that the first flights will begin next week. “We have completely renovated the old national terminal with our own funds. All our domestic flights will depart from there,” he stated, emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing a…

Read More