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Start quickly to set up a strong supply chainThe logistics firm handling the supply chain for antiretroviral drugs in South Africa adopted a 'learn by doing' approach to distribution. 11 May 2012
Use 'big ticket' projects to develop suppliersPurchasers should look to improve the core skills of suppliers through major projects, said the head of procurement at Petro SA. 10 May 2012
Wal-Mart shakes up local sourcing in southern AfricaThe supermarket's acquisition of Massmart has had a beneficial impact on local farmers, according to a sustainability expert. 10 May 2012
Skilled setThe recruitment market for procurement and supply chain professionals in southern Africa is extremely buoyant and is set to continue that way, as  Tim Smedley explains. 10 May 2012
Exxaro strikes gold at CIPS Pan African Awards 2012The mining firm was recognised in two categories at the annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in Africa last night. 09 May 2012
Local procurement to boost South African drug industryThe South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement. 25 April 2012
SA unions urge Olympic kit deal to be scrappedAn alliance of trade unions is unhappy that a deal to manufacture the country's kit for the Olympics has been awarded to a Chinese firm. 12 April 2012
Break the deadlockHas your career stalled? Elaine Porteous gives five pointers for those considering moving up or moving on. 12 April 2012
Regulator demands fines for steel price-fixingThe Competition Commission South African has recommended ArcelorMittal South Africa and Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium be fined 10 per cent of their annual turnover because of their involvement in a cartel. 04 April 2012
South African fruit growers bruised by supply chain woesHigh logistics costs and export delays are responsible for rising production costs, according to the industry association in the country. 03 April 2012
Johannesburg to go local on bus procurementCity council plans to buy 134 buses as part of a five-year infrastructure development programme using a purchasing process that encourages local companies to bid. 30 March 2012
Swaziland aims to stamp out sham medicineHealth minister Benedict Xaba tells SM pharmaceutical policy will improve country's drug procurement. 29 March 2012
South African mining firm reports safety improvementsBasil Read said work by procurement staff has helped to ensure the company's risk management activities are better. 26 March 2012
South Africa proposes labour law amendmentsTemporary work will be limited to six months and all forms child labour will be prevented under the plans. 23 March 2012
Withdrawal of fisheries contract leaves department on the hookThe South African government is to launch an inquiry after a fleet maintenance contract award was scrapped on the advice of lawyers. 22 March 2012

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Skilled setThe recruitment market for procurement and supply chain professionals in southern Africa is extremely buoyant and is set to continue that way, as  Tim Smedley explains.

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