DHL and Alibaba.com to offer SMEs AI-powered logistics
DHL Group and Alibaba.com have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the end-to-end logistics experience for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in international trade. The parties intend...
Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing
A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...
Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing
A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...
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 corridors,...
AI, healthcare, public sector procurement under the spotlight
Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference. Now in its 48th year, this event is more important than ever in a supply chain...
What rising electricity tariffs and slow grid reform mean for supply chains
South Africa may have largely moved beyond the sustained phases of loadshedding that defined recent years, but energy costs continue to climb. In March 2026, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved electricity tariff increases of 8,76% for Eskom...
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
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...
Africa’s supply chain future comes under the spotlight
With just over 60 days to go, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa, part of the world's leading professional body and globally recognised gold standard for procurement and supply chain management, representing more than 200 000...
Tracker partners with Geotab
Tracker has formed a partnership with Geotab, a global player in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, to enhance its business services offering through integrated telematics solutions for fleet operators. The partnership brings together...
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...