While the Ebola outbreak currently ravaging parts of West Africa garners the majority of media attention on Africa, the long-term narrative of the continent is one of youth, urbanisation, rising […]
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Procedures for travel to Ebola countries
New procedures have been introduced by South African Airways (SAA)for travel to and from Ebola virus high risk areas with passengers required to seek permission to travel from the national […]
Ebola fears air travel
Amid reports that airlines are suspending flights over the Ebola outbreak the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) has allayed fears by sending out social media messages. These have assurances […]
Poised to help drive Africa’s growth
Through its Port Terminals, Transnet is poised to help drive Africa’s growth through investment in new capacity and collaborate with other ports on the continent on efficiency improvements. Zeph Ndlovu, […]
Trade and Investment Mission to Ghana and Benin in August
Looking for business opportunities in West Africa then why not join the dti in its Trade and Investment Mission to Ghana and Benin. The objective of this mission is to […]
Study shows African transport and logistics better than expected
The latest PwC transport and logistics research shows that while South Africa remains the top destination for transport and logistics companies, East and West Africa are making strides in improving […]
Rob Doe appointment
Heading up two portfolios for freight forwarding and logistics company Savino Del Bene SA, Rob Doe takes over as the company’s African Business Development Manager and Export Manager. Rob says, […]
Checkpoints, bribes and delays on primary corridors in West Africa
The recently release 22nd report on checkpoints, bribes and delays on primary corridors in West Africa has been released by the USAID Trade Hub, which since 2006 has implemented a […]
The logistics of minimising shipping risks
According to Jorg Knuttel, MD of Safmarine MPV, an experienced and knowledgeable shipping agency can assist South African shippers in cutting down on the risks and complexities of shipping project […]
Borderless and the Transport and Logistics Costs Study
Borderless is a WATH initiative to remove trade barriers in West Africa. West Africa Trade Hub (WATH) is a USAID project implemented by CARANA Corporation.