Barloworld shareholders should accept a takeover offer for the Caterpillar-equipment distribution business in Africa because it’s a good deal, according to recommendations by two proxy advisory... 

JSE-listed Mantengu Mining has acquired Masorini Iron Beneficiation’s (MIB’s) iron beneficiation plant in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, for R18.97-million. Mantengu says this strategic move positions the... 

South Africa’s eight metros – Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Mangaung and eThekwini – have seen a lacklustre employment trajectory over the last... 

As Parliament debates President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SoNA) this week, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says it welcomes the President's commitment... 

South African mobility management platform GoMetro continues its international expansion, this time to Malaysia. Malaysia-based telematics service provider Active Telematics has teamed up with... 

South Africa’s State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Zululand Energy Terminals (ZET) for the development of the country's first... 

UN Trade and Development’s (Unctad’s) ‘2024 Economic Development in Africa’ report notes that Africa has the potential to transform economic vulnerabilities into opportunities through trade,... 

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso believes Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 6 was “a display of unity by the Government of National Unity... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 

JSE-listed RCL Foods expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) from total operations for the six months ended December 31 to be between 106c  and 112c when compared with the reported HEPS of... 

South Africa’s Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for the five-year period to 2029 will incorporate the 3% GDP growth target announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation... 

Business for South Africa (B4SA), a Business Unity South Africa platform, has welcomed the revisions to the Network Statement issued by Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) on February 5.... 

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 

The numerous and imminent innovations and trends in the African logistics sector, while presenting challenges, could result in several benefits for businesses and industry, particularly mining,... 

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned... 

Tunnel boring by a tunnel boring machine (TBM) has started in the highlands of Lesotho, marking the first time this has occurred since tunnel construction under Phase 1 of the Lesotho Highlands... 

South African coal and iron-ore exporters are considering entering into agreements with State-owned freight logistics company Transnet to help fund the repair and upgrade of rail network... 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that his government would launch another phase of reforms to try to lift economic growth above 3%. "We want a nation with a thriving... 

Entries Open for 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards The achievements of businesses and individuals working in the supply chain management field will be recognised at this year’s fourth... 

JSE-listed iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore has advised that its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be between R36.60 and R40.50, a decrease of... 

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has postponed the wind down of its longs business by a month to allow talks with government on possible ways to prevent the closure to progress, as... 

A new compact utility vehicle designed to meet the needs of a range of industries, including construction, logistics, and trades such as electrical and solar companies, has been launched. The DFSK... 

The Small Business Institute (SBI) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to place small businesses at the centre of his growth agenda for the country at his upcoming State of the Nation Address... 

The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to push the African National Congress to urgently... 

Johannesburg-based digital supply chain platform Tontrac System Analytics specialises in innovative weighbridge automation to optimise logistics and bulk material management. Known for innovative... 

Industry Leaders Gather to Champion Sustainability and Worker Safety HJS South Africa, the latest branch of the globally renowned HJS Emission Technology, is set to officially launch on 21 February... 

South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160-million to 165-million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last year but short of a... 

The World Bank raised its economic-growth forecast for South Africa because of a sustained recovery in its energy and logistics sectors, while warning that the nation will struggle to achieve a... 

Mining fatalities in South Africa’s formal mining industry totalled 42 people last year, down from 55 people in 2023, 49 people in 2022, and 74 people in 2021. Speaking at a media briefing at the... 

Engen Petroleum has set a new benchmark in road transport safety, becoming the first and only oil company in South Africa to achieve Road Transport Management System (RTMS) certification for its... 

ASX-listed bauxite developer Canyon Resources has announced that the location of its inland rail facility (IRF) has been approved by the Cameroon government. In addition, Canyon Resources’... 

South Africa could increase its GDP growth by 1% in the short term and up to 3% in the medium term by addressing persistent energy and freight logistics constraints, the World Bank’s latest ‘South... 

Seabourne Logistics is proud to announce its role as an official sponsor of the 366th South African Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, taking place on Thursday, 6 February 2025, at Groot Constantia... 

East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has commissioned Lake Victoria’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freight vessel, the MV MPUNGU. Offering faster and safer crossings and reduced carbon... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa can use his State of the Nation Address (SoNA), set to be delivered on February 6, to reinforce the fundamental commitment by different parties to find workable solutions... 

Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 0.9 points to 45.3 points in January – the third consecutive contraction and the lowest level since August 2024. This... 

Finance company African Dawn Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore company WaterCloud International and Chinese original-equipment manufacturer Beny New Energy to... 

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment company ADQ and metals and materials investment firm Orion Resource Partners have entered into an agreement to establish a new Abu Dhabi-based joint venture (JV) that... 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s yearly economic growth rate to reach 1.8% by 2030, supported in large part by ongoing electricity and logistics reforms. In the outcome... 

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) are vital to reduce inefficiencies at South Africa’s port terminals and drive down operating costs so that businesses and consumers can benefit, highlights law...