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  • Navigating Troubled Waters: Addressing the Predicament at SA Ports

    In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and logistics, the efficient functioning of ports is critical to the economic well-being of nations. Unfortunately, South Africa’s Transnet is currently facing turbulent waters, particularly in the procurement process, where onerous PFMA (Public Finance Management Act) requirements are posing significant challenges. The repercussions of this struggle are most…

  • Sumitomo Rubber to launch ‘smart’ all-season tyres in 2024

    Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the Japan-based parent company of Dunlop manufacturer, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, has announced it will release next-generation all-season tyres in late 2024 equipped with a new technology called Active Tread that can adapt to sudden changes in all weather conditions. Read more… | Send to a friend Link to bizcommunity.com

  • The R47 Bn Government guarantee is a test of critical importance for Transnet and the country

    The initial reaction and the views we express as industry representatives are based solely on the public announcement by Government on Friday 1 December 2023. We expect more detail will follow in the next couple of days and look forward to better understanding the complete allocation of the guarantees, deployment of capital, future sourcing plans…