Dematic, a global leader in intelligent automation technology, is set to make its debut at the SAPICS Conference and Exhibition 2025, taking place from 8 to 11 June at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. In partnership with long-time collaborator Apex-RTS, Dematic will showcase advanced warehouse automation solutions tailored to the evolving needs...

Namibia is stepping up its logistics game as trade volumes climb. With more cargo moving through its ports and borders, the country is actively expanding capacity, streamlining operations, and investing in smarter infrastructure. Positioned as a key trade and transit hub in southern Africa, Namibia isn’t waiting to be overwhelmed, it’s taking bold steps to...

Nigeria has cut down on petrol imports as it ramps up domestic refining capacity, with the Dangote Refinery playing a major role in boosting production. According to Business Insider Africa, South Africa has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s largest importer of petrol, signalling a major shift in the continent’s energy trade dynamics. The new report...

South Africa’s supply chain sector is vital to the country’s economy but faces a skills gap that is threatening growth, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. In response to growing concerns over the shortage of supply chain talent, the upcoming Conference in Cape Town will place a strong emphasis on developing the next generation of...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a scheduled maintenance shutdown starting May 24, 2025. This planned intervention is part of NNPC’s broader strategy to fully restore refining operations and lessen Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products. As preparations unfold, NNPC Ltd. is...

The recent global cuts in funding are a painful but decisive warning that Africa must accelerate its drive for healthcare and medicines manufacturing self-reliance, the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (FAPMA) says. FAPMA director Skhumbuzo Ngozwana notes that many African health departments are struggling to access to their own health product data which was...