Africa’s next growth story will be built on connectivity

Africa’s trade corridors have long played a vital role in connecting the continent to global markets, writes Jacques Taylor, MD of Tata Africa. The conversation today is no longer about moving exports to ports; there is increasing focus on internal trade...
Businesses are overlooking one of their biggest profit levers

Businesses are overlooking one of their biggest profit levers

As South African businesses enter the second half of the year, many executives are once again facing the same uncomfortable reality: margins are tightening, costs continue to rise, and consumers remain under pressure. The instinctive response is often to cut budgets,...
Supply chain management a future-proof career

Supply chain management a future-proof career

As South Africa marks Youth Month and continues to grapple with high youth unemployment and widening skills shortages, the demand has never been greater for suitably qualified and skilled supply chain professionals. This is the word from supply chain industry body...

Will 2026 be the turning point for SA’s logistics?

South Africa’s logistics crisis has come at a significant economic cost. According to synthesis data compiled by The Geography of Transport Systems, based on World Bank and international logistics datasets, logistics costs can account for up to 25% of GDP in...

Are supply chains ready for Africa’s cyber-fraud surge?

Cyber risk is no longer a peripheral IT issue in African supply chains; it is becoming a core operational threat. According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 70% of organisations report experiencing fraud or economic crime, with...