https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/183.html South Africa Supply chain news 15 Supply Chain news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/183.html en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:18:46 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/grindrod-advances-private-access-to-sa-freight-rail-network-740712a Grindrod has completed its first test train on Transnet's North-East Corridor, becoming the first private Train Operating Company (TOC) to operate on South Africa's national freight rail network under the open-access framework. 1-273102 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agoa-exclusion-puts-south-african-exporters-under-pressure-184486a South Africa’s planned removal from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) from 1 January 2027 has put established export relationships with the United States under renewed pressure, with businesses across several industries assessing the potential cost of losing preferential tariff treatment. 1-273058 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-interim-results-show-progress-despite-constrained-trading-conditions-414619a The foundations of a more sustainable business are paying dividends, says Pick n Pay, as its turnaround efforts begin to take hold. The Group announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026 (H1 FY27), today, 16 October. 1-272855 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-packaging-to-food-processing-explore-more-at-propak-cape-292397a Looking for new machinery, better ways to package and process products, or technologies that could improve production? Propak Cape 2026 brings more than 200 local and international exhibitors together under one roof, giving visitors the opportunity to see equipment in action, compare solutions and speak directly to the suppliers behind them. 1-272750 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/procurement-is-shifting-from-price-cuts-to-supply-chain-resilience-969394a Few business functions have been tested by disruption as consistently as procurement. Supply chains have had to absorb commodity volatility, logistics constraints, geopolitical uncertainty and sudden shortages, often all at the same time. 1-272614 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-machinery-live-demonstrations-and-practical-solutions-at-propak-cape-969414a New machinery launches, live demonstrations and technologies addressing real production and operational challenges will give visitors plenty to explore at Propak Cape 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 27-29 October. 1-272534 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-urges-retailers-to-stock-more-african-designer-brands-181626a African fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association. 1-272528 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/will-ai-put-your-brand-on-the-festive-shopping-shortlist-969824a Your festive campaign may be ready. The creative is approved, the offers are loaded and the media budget is allocated. But can your brand answer the question a customer is actually asking? 1-272494 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-price-hikes-put-pressure-on-south-africa-supply-chains-969844a South Africa’s latest fuel price increases are raising costs for freight operators and businesses, with supply chain industry body Sapics warning that the impact could reach consumers through higher prices for goods. 1-272484 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/october-fuel-hike-puts-south-africas-road-freight-under-pressure-525260a South Africa’s latest fuel price increase is set to put further pressure on road freight operators, with higher diesel costs likely to feed through into transport rates, logistics costs and ultimately the price of goods. 1-272326 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Supply Chain South Africa