How can logistics companies unlock North Africa’s export potential?
The potential of fresh produce from North Africa was the theme of a Logistics Hub session that took place on the opening day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The discussion
South Africa needs a human rights-based approach to land reform
Johannesburg –March 2025 – With the Expropriation Act now promulgated, land reform is in the spotlight again. As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month, the land reform programme remains central
Zambia’s ZESCO signs MoU with Mozambique’s EDM
Photo: ZESCO Zambia’s power utility ZESCO has today signed the Inter-Utility Memorandum of Understanding (IUMoOU) with Electricidade de Mozambique (EDM) of Mozambique for the Mozambique-Zambia Interconnector (MOZA). The signing took
High logistics costs hinder Africa’s perishable exports
These costs are attributed to poor road conditions, traffic congestion, and a lack of dedicated lanes for perishable cargo. Both air and sea freight rates are high, impacting business competitiveness,
Zambia’s mining law overhaul
The Mining sector, heralded to be the economic backbone of Zambia’s economy, is undergoing significant legal changes. The Mines and Minerals Development Act, No. 11 of 2015, which governed the
ECA calls for coordinated regional efforts to enhance food security in Africa
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has stressed the urgent need for a more coordinated regional strategy to achieve food security in Eastern Africa while tackling the enduring challenges
AfCFTA offers pathway to greater food security
This article was produced with the support of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Mold, in a presentation on the link between trade and food security to delegates at
New export markets boost South African agriculture in early 2025
Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council’s (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa’s agricultural sector. The country has
BMG’s range of industrial valves ensure high efficiency in diverse sectors
Industrial valve solutions BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems and general industrial applications. These products include valves, hydraulic hoses and
Public-private collaboration: The key to South Africa’s logistics transformation
Wesgro’s annual Business Outlook event, themed “Logistics for Growth and the Future,” recently highlighted the crucial role of transport and logistics in South Africa’s economic growth. Held at Nasdak in