Trade capacity in Tanzania will be boosted with the construction of a major seaport in 2015. The planned Indian Ocean port at the small town of Bagamoyo is 75 kilometres north of Dar es Salaam. This follows the signing of deals in China with...
As part of its strategy of expanding its distribution of pharmaceuticals in Africa, Imperial Holdings has acquired a 70% stake in Imres, a Dutch pharmaceutical wholesaler to the African market. The company plays a key role in the supply chain to...
According to September’s trade statistics released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) the country recorded a trade deficit of R2.91 billion. This figure includes trade data between South Africa and Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland...
In a move that promises to rid Kenyan roads of overweight trucks, transport companies operating along the Northern Corridor have embarked on self-regulation to curb overloading of trucks. Despite the presence of tough law enforcement, trucks in the...
