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Public valuesProfessor Benon Basheka from the Uganda Management Institute is a writer, presenter and academic, and a speaker at this month's CIPS Pan African Conference. SM spoke to him ahead of the event. 09 May 2013
Crossing the boundariesFormer CIPS president Bola Afolabi is a keynote speaker at the CIPS Africa Conference in May. SM gets his 'state of the nation' ahead of the event. 11 April 2013
Time is MoneyPeter O Ocheng urges procurement professionals in Africa to invest in time management, arguing that this commodity is becoming increasingly valuable to businesses and individuals. 14 March 2013
Toasting successDrinks company Diageo is finding growth in Africa through its strategy of diversification, says Rebecca Ellinor. 14 February 2013
Under attackAs Ghana's offshore oil industry matures, risks from piracy are rising for the supply chain, says Anna Reitman. 17 January 2013
Tomorrow's leadersThe latest generation to work has been described as overconfident and entitled, but could this be put to good use? Bryan Maytham explores a South African approach to attracting talent. 13 December 2012
Pass it onFrancisca Nyamukapa's unique road trip has seen her travel across Zimbabwe to share her passion  for procurement with students. Rebecca Ellinor hears her story. 08 November 2012
Public relationsThe procurement profession is less than 10 years old in Uganda, where the PPDA regulates its activity. Rebecca Ellinor asks executive director, Cornelia Sabiiti, to explain its achievements and challenges. 11 October 2012
Rising in the eastThe Kenyan economy relies on aid, higher education, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism and telecoms. Elaine Porteous takes a  look at purchasing activity in the country. 13 September 2012
Five starsThe CIPS Pan-Africa Awards 2012 saw five organisations win recognition for their procurement work. Rebecca Ellinor and Kathryn Manning look at the projects that seized the prizes. 07 August 2012
Logistical nightmaresWith a poor rail network, high fuel costs and congested ports, moving goods around the region can be challenging. But new investment is on the way, as Nick Martindale reports. 10 July 2012
Growing painsUnlike most of the world, Africa is strong in economic terms, but to ensure that development comes with growth, buyers have a vital role to play, says Adam Leach. 07 June 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
Break the deadlockHas your career stalled? Elaine Porteous gives five pointers for those considering moving up or moving on. 12 April 2012
The right mix to get the right dealTender processes can be haphazard affairs completed by low-level buyers to obtain a 'price' to purchase a commodity. But if handled under different principles, the results can be improved, as Billy Bell shows  in this six-point guide. 15 March 2012

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