Middle East/Africa

Against the Tide, Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

World’s Top Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

October 21, 2019

In a world that’s growing increasingly concerned about corporate commitments to environmental and social responsibility, top cocoa producers Ivory Coast and Ghana are planning to make a move that goes against the tide.

The World Loses $400 Billion of Food Before It Reaches Stores

October 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Some 14% of all food produced is lost annually, with central and southern Asia, North America and Europe accounting for the biggest shares.

Africa’s Biggest Trading Partners Agree to Strengthen Ties

October 4, 2019

Bloomberg

South Africa and Nigeria agreed to expand the continent’s deepest trade relationship.

Qatar Trade Summit: Innovation and Disruption Revolutionising the Logistics Industry in Qatar.

October 2, 2019

Valuable insights into the future of Qatar’s Trade and investments sector aligned with logistics and supply chain in the region will be showcased at the exclusive Qatar Trade Summit scheduled to take place from 25th to 27th November 2019 in Doha, Qatar, The summit is Qatar’s only event focusing on the nation’s economic diversification plans and progress with strategic plans on becoming the regions logistics hub.

How Smart Use of Service Supply Chain Can Recession-Proof Your Business

September 25, 2019

Flash Global Logistics

Announcing Supply Chain Strategy & Management, 29th-31st January 2020 in Nairobi, Africa

September 17, 2019

This three-day focused and interactive programme will equip the participants with the required knowledge, operational tools and templates to create an effective supply chain strategy.

Saudis Race to Restore Oil Output After Aramco Attacks

September 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia is racing to restore oil production after a brazen drone strike on a key Aramco facility slashed its output by half, removing about 5% of world supply.

Nissan, BMW Are Pulling South Africa Into the Electric Car Era

August 20, 2019

Bloomberg

The industry is preparing a unified stance on electrification to present to the government by the end of the year.

How to Sink the Pirates Plaguing West Africa

July 3, 2019

Tobin Harshaw, Bloomberg Opinion

Last year, 40 percent of the world’s reported incidents of seaborne attacks occurred in the Gulf of Guinea, including every ship hijacking and 78 of the 83 crew members taken for ransom.