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Category Archives: Southern Africa
Progress on procurement, but ‘major weaknesses’ remain in Tanzania
Public authorities are increasingly adhering to procurement legislation in the African country, but there are still serious problems of non-compliance.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Vodafone to help expand child vaccination coverage in Africa
The telecoms firms is to provide technology in a partnership to explore how mobile technology can make the vaccination supply chain more efficient.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Fraud down across Africa
The number of incidents and money lost through fraud and corruption in Africa dropped over the second half of 2012; but the damage inflicted on governments has increased, according to the African Fraud Barometer.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa
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Western Link rail project will boost SME fortunes
The line running from South Africa to Swaziland will provide economic benefits to small businesses in both countries, according to the Transnet Freight Rail CEO.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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African trade on upwards path, says WTO chief
Trade between African nations is expected to increase as countries try to mitigate falling demand from elsewhere in the world, according to the head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Procurement savings boost SABMiller results
The global brewer behinds brands including Grolsch and Peroni increased revenue by 11 per cent, in part by streamlining its procurement, finance and HR functions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice Southern Africa, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Fuel shortage at Johannesburg airport now ‘under control’
Contaminated fuel has restricted supplies for aircraft at OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa, but measures should start to be lifted by next Monday.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Coca-Cola trains 40,000 supply chain farmers
The global drinks company has improved the quality of the fruit it sources for juices by investing in farmers in Africa.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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African infrastructure could hold back success of FastJet
Poor connectivity between trade areas means the launch of a new low-cost airline in Africa may have a limited impact for travel buyers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Travel
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South African ‘buy local’ scheme gains momentum
The SA Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has committed to create jobs by working with organisations to help small companies break into the ‘supply loop’.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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