The Road Accident Fund started its operations in1997. It’s source of funding is the levies that the government places on fuel. Generally there are about 250 000 open claims which haven’t yet been settled. The majority of claims are...
Please be informed that Groblersbridge border post has been closed due to the fact that the border is flooded. Traders should make arrangements to use alternative routes until the floods subside. For more information on MCLI or on how to become one...
Top Supply Chain Opportunities in Africa While business may be slowing elsewhere, Africa is booming, with many supply chain opportunities for the entrepreneurial investor who’s keen to meet distribution needs in developing countries. “Most...
Driving heavy vehicles, particularly over long distances, requires concentration, dedication and fitness. It is a demanding occupation involving far more than just driving. Often the driver is the company’s main face-to-face contact with customers,...
Over the past two years, UD Trucks Southern Africa has invested more than R4.8million in training both staff and members of the community in various programmes. Simon Foulds finds out more about the company’s training initiatives. Jacques Carelse,...
One non-tariff barrier which has been a bone of contention amongst transport operators moving freight into Mozambique has been the issue of authorities in that country charging for escorting trucks from the border into the hinterland. It appears...
A long-term increase in the demand for water and wastewater treatment chemicals is expected over the next 10-15 years. This is largely owing to new regulations for maximum limits of pollutants which are being passed being passed globally. Between...
The East African Community Secretariat (EAC), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a settlement payment integration project to boost payment and settlement systems in the region. The EAC, with its headquarters in...
After a decade-long lull, the construction of large dams has accelerated. However, evidence shows that, in the vast majority of cases, large dams are not economically viable. According to new research from Oxford University’s Saїd Business School,...
