Supply Chains
latest news & developments
Every business depends on nature and most are helping destroy it, landmark report warns
Biodiversity loss has become a systemic risk to the global economy, as businesses continue to profit from nature while failing to pay for the damage
United States renews Agoa for another three years
However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
Tariff exemptions signal growing instability in Trump trade doctrine
The quick about-turns expose the internal contradictions – and lack of comprehensive planning – in US trade policy and its broader global economic implications.
A shift to whole grain food would reduce malnutrition and diseases
Refining wheat, maize and rice removes their nutritional value, which contributes to preventable diseases such as strokes, diabetes and obesity
New refrigeration tech a boon for Africa
Cold-chain and refrigeration capacity are among the priorities of the programmes supported by the African Centres of Excellence, the University of Birmingham and the United Nations
July manufacturing output hit by Covid-19 third wave and unrest
In mid-July, supply chains and industrial output were disrupted when parts of the country were rocked by looting, triggered by protests against Zuma’s incarceration
Why jewellers need to vet their global supply chains
Consumers must know whether the gold and diamonds they treasure have been tainted by human rights abuses