https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/553.html South Africa Distribution news 15 Distribution news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/553.html en-us Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:10:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/waiting-for-a-parcel-here-how-to-spot-a-fake-courier-notification-before-it-costs-you-181866a South Africa's online retail market is expected to reach R159bn in 2026, growing by an estimated 22.5% and accounting for around 10% of national retail turnover, according to the latest Online Retail in South Africa 2026 report by World Wide Worx. 1-272388 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution 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 Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-freight-needs-to-move-from-visibility-to-intervention-969574a The freight partner of the future isn't simply the service provider arranging international transport. It is the partner connecting information, expertise and decision making across the entire movement of goods. 1-272244 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/too-many-suppliers-can-raise-procurement-costs-sapphire-warns-969914a Using numerous vendors for the same product is frequently regarded as good procurement strategy, as it promotes competition and reduces reliance on a single provider. Spreading purchasing volumes too thin can have the opposite impact, reducing purchasing power, increasing operational complexity, and ultimately raising the entire cost of procurement. 1-272134 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dhl-absa-to-expand-cross-border-trade-for-african-smes-075905a DHL Express and Absa Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand DHL’s GoTrade programme across Sub-Saharan Africa, combining logistics and financial expertise to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to trade across borders. 1-271417 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-business-partnership-shifts-focus-to-growth-853183a President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership, shifting its focus from economic stabilisation and structural reform towards investment, growth and job creation. 1-271019 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uber-eats-and-citipods-pilot-courier-hub-to-improve-urban-space-in-cape-town-967724a Uber Eats and urban infrastructure provider CitiPods have launched a pilot urban hub for delivery couriers at Constantia Village in Cape Town, combining courier amenities with efforts to improve the management of public space. 1-270994 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/3-shifts-that-will-translate-manufacturing-potential-into-sustainable-growth-for-africa-967714a The ambition is real and the potential is real, but the translation into competitive, bankable industrial output is where Africa keeps falling short. Africa’s manufacturing value added has climbed steadily, reaching an estimated $351bn in 2025, up from $285bn in 2020, according to the African Development Bank’s 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index. 1-270934 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/temu-helps-madagascar-vanilla-brand-expand-into-14-european-markets-634081a For many African producers, creating a premium product is only half the challenge. Reaching international consumers directly has traditionally been limited by high logistics costs, complex regulations and the expense of building overseas distribution networks. 1-270631 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-hidden-pipeline-brings-amazon-and-walmart-to-african-shoppers-064885a No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon or Walmart even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent. 1-269947 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Distribution South Africa