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The value of IoT in supply chains
[Lindsay Britz] The Internet of Things (IoT) is a key technology that is already being used in Africa to increase efficiency and productivity. There are still many opportunities available... read


Aviation
Ambitious goals for aviation sustainability

Carin Smith

The aviation industry should find a balance between growth, which brings significant economic and social benefits, and acting in an environmentally responsible manner... read
Airlines make record profits in 2015
The world's airlines are expected to post a collective record $60 billion in profits this year, according to preliminary figures released by the UN aviation agency... read
Distribution
Good news for developing countries as WTO conference concludes

Kennedy Kangethe

It was a win for the developing countries after the 10th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference finally closed a deal on elimination of agricultural and export subsidies... read
Public Liability
Court rules SAA legal note can stay public

Franny Rabkin

The High Court in Johannesburg set aside a gagging order obtained by SAA against media houses, saying the public interest outweighed the cash-strapped airline's right to... read
Public Transport
Outa: Gazette aims to fine E-Toll users
A Department of Transport Gazette published in December could be an attempt by government to fine motorists who are boycotting the e-toll system... read
Railway
PRASA welcomes Test Train No. 1
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed Test Train No. 1 (T1), the very first test train aimed at replacing the old Metrorail... read
Africa
World Bank pulls funding for Uganda transport project
The World Bank cancelled funding for a Uganda transport initiative, citing environmental concerns and allegations of sexual misconduct by contractors working on the project... read
More Africa
Government news
Premier in U-turn over departments
In a move to align government departments, the roads and transport departments will again merge under a single political leadership, premier Phumulo Masualle has announced... read
SAA ordered to conclude planes deal with Airbus
South Africa's newly re-appointed finance minister ordered state-owned airline SAA to conclude a deal with Airbus to lease five A330 wide-body planes, after weeks of turbulence at the troubled carrier... read
More Government news
Business
Branding lessons learned from religion (Part 1)

Jimmy Tembo

When we try to find the common denominator between a business and church, we easily appreciate the fact that the first intention is to attract people... read
Four top tips to avoid startup failure

Endri Hasanaj

Business startups are a spin of the wheel, a bigger gamble than betting on a racehorse that's primed for the glue factory... read
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