It is requesting refunds and asking the court to block the final clearance of its imports due later this month. Costco is stepping into the legal fray over former President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, joining a growing list of major importers who aren’t waiting for the Supreme Court to decide before taking action. The retailer...

Nigerian seaports are currently missing from the 2025 global Top 100 ranking, with only four African ports making it into Lloyd’s List. It looks like Africa’s ports are steadily climbing the global ranks. A recently released Lloyd report shows that four African ports have secured spots in the 2025 list of the world’s top 100,...

A new Gartner survey, conducted in partnership with AWESOME, reveals that women’s representation in supply chain roles has reached a standstill. For years, the narrative around women in the supply chain has been one of slow but steady progress. But a new report from Gartner throws cold water on that idea, revealing our momentum has...

Nearly half of security professionals say global economic policies and geopolitical tensions are increasing cyber risks to critical infrastructure. A new report titled The Global State of CPS Security 2025: Navigating Risk in an Uncertain Economic Landscape reveals growing cybersecurity challenges tied to shifting global supply chains and economic policies. Based on insights from 1,100...

In a powerful contribution to the “African Supply Chain Outlook 2026” webinar, Dr Obiora Madu, Founder and CEO of Multimix Academy and Director General of Africa Centre for Supply Chain, widely regarded as the “grandfather of supply chain in Nigeria”, shifted the focus to the foundational drivers of growth: capacity building and continental integration. Speaking...

The Smart Procurement World Indaba drew a record 3,200 delegates and 2,200 Expo visitors, cementing its place as South Africa’s top procurement event. The 2025 Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg wasn’t just another industry event;  it was a powerful statement about the future of procurement in South Africa and across Africa, with over 3,200...