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FOcus on transport and Logistics

The articles, features, profiles and launches that deal exclusively with the local transport market place can be
found here.

June 10, 2019

New models from JMC

Chinese brand JMC has launched the latest versions of two of its most popular sellers in South Africa – the fifth generation Vigus double-cab...

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June 10, 2019

Study: transport and logistics businesses vulnerable to cybersecurity risks!

Almost two-thirds of companies in the transport and logistics sector agree that they must strengthen their cyber defence capabilities, but say they lack the...

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June 10, 2019

Coca-Cola refreshed with smart trucks

Seventy-eight percent – that’s the projected number of reduced loads that will need to be transported between Bloemfontein and Upington by the 44-pallet performance-based...

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June 7, 2019

Caddy proves its versatility

This year, the FOCUS team was fortunate enough to enlist the Volkswagen Caddy Crew Bus 1.6 seven-seater for our trip to the Nampo Agricultural...

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June 7, 2019

SAVE-ing with Isuzu

One thing was clear from the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) stand at the Nampo Agricultural Trade Show this year; the company has a...

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May 30, 2019

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...

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May 30, 2019

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...

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May 30, 2019

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...

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May 30, 2019

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...

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May 17, 2019

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...

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May 17, 2019

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...

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May 17, 2019

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...

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