Tag: Africa

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

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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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PUT PEOPLE FIRST FOR AI SUCCESS, TECHNOLOGY EXPERT ADVISES

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic and big buzzword in business today. Infoholic Research predicts that AI in the logistics and supply chain markets will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42.9% until 2023. According to author, AI and automation expert Johan Steyn, everyone wants AI but there are pitfalls to avoid. In his compelling keynote presentation at the 2022 SAPICS Conference, Steyn explored how intelligent technology will impact supply chains. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), smart sensors providing real-time insights, autonomous decision making and predictive analytics will play…

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UNCTAD urges African countries to rethink export diversification to survive economic shocks

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The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies. African countries must diversify their exports to survive economic shocks from global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, says the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In its Economic Development in Africa Report 2022 published on 14 July, UNCTAD says African countries can diversify their economies through boosting exports of high-value services, expanding private businesses’ access…

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DHL Express Delivers Chimpanzees to their New Home in Liberia

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DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) partnered with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection (LCRP) to safely transport four vulnerable chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia MONROVIA, Liberia, July 15, 2022 —  DHL (www.DPDHL.com) partnered with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection (LCRP), providing logistics services to relocate four rescued chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia; in celebration of World Chimpanzee Day to raise awareness about the welfare, protection, and conservation of the global chimpanzee population.   DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) partnered with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection (LCRP) to safely transport four…

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IMPERIAL ACQUIRES CONTROLLING STAKE IN ‘AFRICA FMCG DISTRIBUTION LTD’ IN NIGERIA

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Imperial, owned by DP World, has announced its Market Access business has completed the strategic acquisition of a controlling stake in Africa FMCG Distribution Ltd (AFMCG), which is part of the Chanrai Group of Companies. AFMCG is a multi-faceted business, distributing products that positively impact the lives of consumers in Africa every day. The business offers a nationwide and best-in-class route-to-market solution across multiple channels in Nigeria. Its services also extend to co-manufacturing, co-packing, sourcing and value-added services in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Representing some of the world’s…

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DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd set an example for sustainable ocean transport by using advanced biofuel

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Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments One of the most significant agreements to date between an ocean carrier and a freight forwarder The agreement demonstrates scalability of sustainable transport solutions DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has signed an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd, a leading worldwide liner shipping company, for the use of advanced biofuels. As an initial step, Hapag-Lloyd will ship 18,000 TEU of DHL’s volume using advanced biofuels, which is equivalent to a reduction of 14,000…

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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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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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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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