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Category Archives: Southern Africa
Coca-Cola supply chain helps medicine reach remote regions in Africa
AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria medicines will now be supplied to three African countries by the Coca-Cola Company, following a successful pilot scheme.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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Demand for business travel in Africa rises
Economic growth has driven an increase in flights between African countries, but hotel room rates remain high due to a lack of competition.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Southern Africa, Travel
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Ugandan PM calls for more procurement savings
Prime minister Amama Mbabzi said saving money through purchasing could lead to an increase in teachers’ salaries.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Namibia takes ‘significant step’ with procurement bill
Proposed legislation governing purchasing, which aims to maximise economic benefits and promote competition among qualified suppliers, has been praised by a thinktank.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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SABC suspends head of procurement and CFO
The state-owned broadcaster has suspended the two senior staff members following two separate investigations into procurement practices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Chinese competition threatens South African domination of ferrochrome industry
But Chinese companies have only been able to increase production with supplies of chrome ore from South Africa.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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East African nations should buy agricultural inputs together
“EAC countries should seek regional integration and harmonization of policies on inputs and trade in order to benefit from economies of scale,” said a report from the Agricultural Council of Tanzania.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Platinum prices could see short-term increase
While supply of platinum has recently outstripped demand, a three-week long illegal strike at a South Africa mine could hit costs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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SA public protector to investigate housing tender complaints
The South African government watchdog will examine allegations that tenders were awarded inappropriately and contractors blacklisted unfairly.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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SA government warns over bogus BBBEE certificates
The Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa has urged buyers to beware of fake certificates claiming BBBEE compliance.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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