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Trade expo to boost business growth in Botswana
Electra Mining Botswana, a major industry event held at Gaborone, is home to a leading mining, industrial and power-generation expo. Powered by Electra Mining...
The fight against rhino poaching continues
For the past eight years, six Volkswagen (VW) Amaroks have driven more than a million kilometres as part of an effort by Wilderness Foundation...
Stamping out corruption
Attempts by public transport operator Algoa Bus Company to reduce instances of theft and corruption along its routes in the Port Elizabeth area are...
SATC 2019 set to be the most disruptive yet
Disruptive transport technologies will take centre stage at the 38th annual Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) when it comes to the Council for Scientific...
A mobile bank for when disaster strikes
Sometimes, you just can’t get away from having to use good old-fashioned cash – even in today’s electronic, app-based world. One example of this...
1,1-million kilometres for Tata
A Tata eight-tonne dropside that’s used as a maximum-load workhorse by Meyerton-based animal feedstock manufacturer, Hi-Performance Feeds, has clocked more than 1,1-million kilometres. The...
In memory of Roland Jost
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Roland Jost. He passed away on Saturday May 11, 2019, after...
New Quantum arrives, Ses’fikile becomes Hiace
Arguably the most popular commercial vehicle in South Africa by way of its dominance in the minibus-taxi market, the Toyota Quantum is a familiar...
Crafter on the beat
South African operators of the Volkswagen Crafter appreciate this large van for its versatility and ability to be converted for use in any number...
The logistics of customer service
According to a 2018 report on retailing trends by global management consulting firm Deloitte, customer service is one of the four most important things...
Reducing the impact of fuel costs on agricultural production
The annual Grain SA Nampo Agricultural Show takes place next week – and so agriculture is top of mind in the wider transport industry....
Coca-Cola refreshed with smart trucks
Seventy-eight percent – that’s the projected number by which loads transported between Bloemfontein and Upington will be reduced, with the use of the 44-pallet...
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