Cape Town Hosts Africa’s Leading Supply Chain Conference, Spotlighting Medicine Access, Port Crisis, AI & Gamification

More than 700 supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world convened in Cape Town this week for the 47th annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the profession. The accessibility of lifesaving medicines in Africa – especially in the wake of global funding cuts – was on the agenda, along with critical topics…

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Emirates Logistics Launches Kenya Operations with New Hub at Tatu City SEZ

Emirates Logistics has unveiled plans to expand into Kenya with the development of a new logistics facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a fast-growing industrial and commercial hub near Nairobi. “We are proud to strengthen our presence in Kenya with our expansion to Tatu City, reinforcing Emirates Logistics’ global footprint of comprehensive logistics capabilities,”…

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NNPC Ltd to Temporarily Shut Down Port Harcourt Refinery for Planned Maintenance

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…

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African Healthcare Leaders to Gather in Ghana to Boost Local Manufacturing Capacity

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…

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DHL Delivers the World’s First Mobile Heart Clinic to Burundi

Partnering with German NGO Kinderherzen, the mobile clinic will deliver life-saving heart surgeries for children with congenital heart disease in Burundi. DHL Group has announced the successful delivery of the world’s first mobile heart clinic for children to Burundi, marking a significant milestone in global healthcare logistics. This groundbreaking initiative aims to address a critical…

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Nigeria’s NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Unveil Joint Venture to Strengthen the Energy and Maritime Sectors

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have officially signed a groundbreaking joint venture to transform Nigeria’s maritime transportation sector. Announced yesterday, this strategic partnership is set to boost shipping operations, energy logistics, and marine services, positioning Nigeria as a key player in Africa’s maritime industry. The agreement, signed…

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Gartner Report: 71% of Supply Chains Are Unprepared for Future Challenges

Without a clear strategic vision, companies face uncertainty, while those with a strong plan will stay ahead. A Gartner survey found that only 29% of supply chain organizations have built the critical capabilities needed to tackle future challenges. The research emphasizes that companies taking a long-term, strategic approach are better equipped for success, unlike those…

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DHL Group and Neste strengthen collaboration to reduce logistics emissions

● Companies will jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions may support DHL Group in making its entire logistics chain as sustainable as possible ● Collaboration aims at leveraging renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize DHL’s transportation Bonn, February 5, 2025: To further strengthen their collaboration on reducing emissions in logistics, DHL Group and…

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Prosper Africa and Afreximbank Partner to Strengthen U.S.-Africa Trade Opportunities

According to Afreximbank, Prosper Africa and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa in key sectors. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organisations to mobilise trade opportunities and investment capital, focusing on creative industries,…

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Emirates SkyCargo soars into 2025 with a 15% surge in capacity to meet rising global demand

According to Emirates Sky Cargo, Throughout 2024, the demand for its specialist product portfolio, extensive global network and all-widebody fleet continued to grow exponentially, with no signs of slowing down. To meet the burgeoning global demand, the airline has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighters, starting 2025 with a 15% increase in critical main deck…

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