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Category Archives: Southern Africa
SA unions urge Olympic kit deal to be scrapped
An alliance of trade unions is unhappy that a deal to manufacture the country’s kit for the Olympics has been awarded to a Chinese firm.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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Regulator demands fines for steel price-fixing
The Competition Commission South African has recommended ArcelorMittal South Africa and Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium be fined 10 per cent of their annual turnover because of their involvement in a cartel.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa
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South African fruit growers bruised by supply chain woes
High logistics costs and export delays are responsible for rising production costs, according to the industry association in the country.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Johannesburg to go local on bus procurement
City council plans to buy 134 buses as part of a five-year infrastructure development programme using a purchasing process that encourages local companies to bid.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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Swaziland aims to stamp out sham medicine
Health minister Benedict Xaba tells SM pharmaceutical policy will improve country’s drug procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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South African mining firm reports safety improvements
Basil Read said work by procurement staff has helped to ensure the company’s risk management activities are better.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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South Africa proposes labour law amendments
Temporary work will be limited to six months and all forms child labour will be prevented under the plans.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Southern Africa
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Withdrawal of fisheries contract leaves department on the hook
The South African government is to launch an inquiry after a fleet maintenance contract award was scrapped on the advice of lawyers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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SA Competition Appeal Court approves Massmart and Wal-Mart deal
Judges rule that the benefits to consumers outweigh the potential damage to local manufacturers the takeover could cause.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Swaziland finance minister announces procurement reform
The government plans to establish a public procurement agency this year to regulate purchasing carried out by public bodies.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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