Navigating a hostile road-freight market in South Africa
South
Africa’s economy shrank by 3.2% in the first quarter of this year, and the road-freight
industry, linked directly as it is to manufacturing and consumer spending, was
no exception. With an unreliable power supply putting off desperately needed
foreign investment...
Supply chain mistakes SMEs should avoid
Considering the tough economic environment, it has never
been more important for small businesses in the logistics sector to keep their
supply chains healthy and eliminate costly mistakes.
Zak Sivalingum, FNB regional head, Gauteng East says,
similar...
Katlehong Engineering School set to address skills shortage
The newly launched Engineering School of Specialisation in
Katlehong is set to address the skills shortage and unemployment through public
private partnership. Launched on 20 August, by Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza
Lesufi, the school focuses on manufacturing, transport and logistics.
Willard Batteries sponsors Border2beach Cycle Tour In aid of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness
Willard Batteries is sponsoring the
Border2Beach Psycle Tour with some of the proceeds to be used to train 10
specialist dementia nurses and the other towards the purchase of Willard
Batteries branded cyclist clothing. The cycling event began on 24...
Bakwena partners for Women’s Month with Pinkdrive for breast, prostate & testicular cancer campaign
August is Women’s Month and Bakwena N1N4 has for
the seventh year partnered with PinkDrive and the Department of
Health to raise awareness around breast, testicular and
prostate cancer in communities adjacent to the Platinum Highway
in North West Province.
Minister of Trade and Industry visits Isuzu Motors South Africa
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, second left, and
Deputy Minister, Fikile Majola, left, visited Isuzu Motors South Africa today
whilst in Port Elizabeth on business.
During this courtesy visit the Ministers met with...
Truck body conversion brings new hope to retired shop owner
When a street vendor lost almost her entire livelihood due to burglary and theft, Kanu Commercial Body Construction in Port Elizabeth helped her to get back on her feet - by upgrading her informal "shack-shop" to a...
Cargo Carriers calls for a holistic approach to carbon reduction
South Africa has implemented a carbon tax to
honour its international commitment to reducing green-house gases (GHGs).
While an important and commendable move by
government, the premature taxing of businesses that emit carbon from industrial
processes...
Dachser Logistics – going green in the city
New
emission-free logistics solutions are being pioneered by global logistics company
Dachser in cities across Europe. The pilot projects build on new
electromobility concepts and adapts city logistics processes to tomorrow’s
needs, offering bright prospects for emissions- and traffic-plagued city centres
across...
Garmin South Africa promotes a healthy way of living
With its focus on creating and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Garmin South Africa is proud to announce the
launch of the Garmin Mobile Health Unit.
The Garmin Mobile Health Unit
is customised with equipment needed for...