Collaboration crucial for Africa’s future

Jun 15, 2015

Africa needs to make itself easier to do business with. This is the word from Charles Brewer, MD of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, speaking after the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, held this week under the theme Then and Now: Re-imagining Africa’s...

Delivery critical in online transactions

Apr 30, 2015

As e-commerce continues to gain popularity across the African continent, more effort needs to be made with regards to facilitating flawless delivery to customers. This is further supported by the Global e-Commerce Logistics 2015 report which reveals that e-commerce...

Increased security measures for trading internationally

Apr 8, 2015

Globally, the increased concern around public safety has resulted in the intensification of security measures for transportation of goods internationally. Businesses which trade internationally need to be aware of the security measures in place to mitigate the risk to their operations and their people. This is according to Oliver Facey, vice-president of Operations for DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Africa looks good to DHL in 2015

Mar 27, 2015

In line with sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) projected economic growth of 4,9% this year – double the projection for advanced economies (2,4%) – DHL SSA expects 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry on the African continent. This will...

Innovative marketing key in Africa

Mar 19, 2015

Despite the vast opportunities that Africa is presenting to various brands and businesses, communicating with the continent’s one billion consumers can be a challenge due to the various cultures, political situations and language barriers that exist. This is according...