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Unleashing Economic Potential: The Soaring Growth of Cross-Border Payments in Africa

The pivotal role of digital accessibility for goods and services has become abundantly clear over the past few years. The global economy, now more than ever, relies on the seamless flow of transactions across borders. Whether it involves individuals, businesses, or financial institutions spanning different countries, the realm of cross-border payments has taken center stage […]

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QFZ and FedEx Logistics Sign MoU to Establish a Regional Logistics Facility in Qatar’s Free Zones

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and FedEx Logistics, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the establishment of a regional logistics facility in Qatar’s free zones. The facility, which will operate under the company’s FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage division, will be located at Ras Bufontas […]

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A FINTECH FIRST – IKHOKHA OPENS RETAIL STORES TO ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT WITH MERCHANTS

Fintech company, iKhokha, one of the market leaders in the South African SME payments space, are this week opening their eighth retail store, where their point-of-sale devices are sold and where merchants can access support, networking opportunities and other business enhancement tools. Since launching in 2012, iKhokha has developed a deep understanding about the complexities […]

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SAPICS HOSTS AGM AND APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS

At its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) shared the successful outcomes of an organisational restructuring embarked on last year. The association also reaffirmed its commitment to elevating, educating and empowering supply chain professionals across Africa and announced the appointment of three new directors who bring a wealth […]

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93-YEAR-OLD FIRST BATTERY REPOSITIONS AND APPOINTS SHANE PETERSEN AS DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

First Battery, a long-standing name synonymous with automotive batteries excellence, has announced the appointment of Shane Petersen as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. With an illustrious 93-year history deeply rooted in automotive batteries, First Battery has been a trusted provider of powering vehicles across South Africa’s varied terrain. Petersen brings to First Battery […]

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Green forklift operations

As the global trend in supply chain management shifts towards environmentally-friendly handling solutions, battery powered forklifts are gaining popularity across many industries, including warehousing, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, logistics and agriculture. Battery powered forklifts offer numerous advantages over traditional diesel, gas or petrol-powered forklift trucks, including energy efficiency, minimal noise pollution, absence of exhaust fumes and lower […]

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