Fly from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro with Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways has announced the launch of a direct flight from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro - effective 2 July 2012. Having identified the route as a key addition to its network within Africa, the new route supports Kenya Airways' plans to expand its network as part of its ten-year growth strategy. 23 May 2012 09:45

State was warned against e-tolls: report

The government was warned in 2010 that collection costs for the controversial e-toll system would be considerably higher than a petrol levy or tax, Beeld newspaper reported on Monday. 22 May 2012 12:25

SADC's cost of trade is 'too high to be competitive'

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will remain uncompetitive in business unless it reduces the cost of trade and transport, according to the CEO of the Cross Border Road Transport Agency, Sipho Kumalo. 28 May 2012 11:17

Local enterprises must be incorporated into supply chain - Anglo

Nick van Rensburg, managing director of Anglo American's enterprise development arm, Zimele, says all corporate companies in South Africa should incorporate enterprise development in their supply chain when procuring locally. "Over our long and distinguished history, Anglo American has realised considerable benefits by choosing to procure key goods and services from local communities surrounding our operations. 28 May 2012 07:15

Transport woes 'Achilles heel' for SA's development

Transport costs in SA rose 16,2% in 2010 compared with the year before, largely as a result of higher fuel prices, and this negatively affected SA's logistics system, according to the eighth annual state of logistics survey compiled by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the University of Stellenbosch and Imperial Logistics. 24 May 2012 13:38

Incoterms 2010R released

The International Chamber of Commerce has released "Incoterms 2010R: a trend towards international multi-modal transport", which has introduced two new rules, DAT (Delivered at Terminals) and DAP (Delivered at Place). 15 Oct 2010 10:11

Sharp rise in premium travel from Africa

According to the Business Report report, Business and first-class travel between Africa and the Middle East rose by 40,3% year-on-year according to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) while ticket sales for flights from Africa to the Far East were up by 13,8%. 23 May 2012 15:48

SAA introduces flights: Johannesburg - Cotonou, Benin

South African Airways has launched another new route from its Johannesburg hub to an African destination, this time to Cotonou in Benin. 21 May 2012 07:20

Jasco Navlight navigates with energy efficient lights

Aircraft warning lights form part of the legal requirement for vertical communication and broadcast structures offered by Jasco Carrier Solutions. Through its propriety Navlight Solution, Jasco now offers these lights with incorporated green, energy efficient LED technology for longer lifespan and reduced carbon footprint. 24 May 2012 16:37

Labour laws to set new course

In March, cabinet approved the submission of the amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to Parliament. The two will deal with the phenomenon of labour broking and child labour, among other things. 2 May 2012 07:08

Transnet to create more than half a million jobs

State-owned transport logistics company Transnet told parliament yesterday that its R300bn infrastructure programme would create more than 588 000 direct and indirect jobs. 9 May 2012 13:41

Car pooling system affects insurance policy

With the petrol price increasing for the fourth time in 2012 to reach another record high, many motorists may consider forming a car pooling group in an effort to reduce costs associated with daily travelling. However, they could be placing themselves at risk of a motor insurance claim repudiation if they are not aware of the insurance considerations when it comes to car pooling activities. 2 May 2012 10:12

Transnet CE unpacks market demand strategy

[Andries Mahlangu] Transnet chief executive Brian Molefe has put flesh on the bones of the state-owned freight logistics group's market demand strategy that will see it expand rail, port and pipeline infrastructure over the next seven years to the tune of R300 billion. 23 Apr 2012 12:21