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On-demand shopping is evolving rapidly in South Africa as competition intensifies for consumers seeking quality, affordable prices, and speed at the touch of a button. SPAR2U, the innovative online platform launched by The SPAR Group in July 2022, is gaining market share fast. From only 87 sites in 2022, the platform was expanded to 525 by the end of September last year, and in 2025, the growth continues.
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On-demand shopping is evolving rapidly in South Africa as competition intensifies for consumers seeking quality, affordable prices, and speed at the touch of a button. SPAR2U, the innovative online platform launched by The SPAR Group in July 2022, is gaining market share fast. From only 87 sites in 2022, the platform was expanded to 525 by the end of September last year, and in 2025, the growth continues.
Supply chain industry body SAPICS announced its board of directors at its’ annual general meeting. Having been appointed as SAPICS President in Feb this year, Thato Moloi (pic) will continue to lead SAPICS in this role and as a director on the board. Dr Bonface Fundafunda was elected to join the board at this year’s AGM, along with Jonathan Mphake, Regina Naicker and Khumo Mosathupa.
As ports and container depots accelerate efforts to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprints, CFAO Equipment’s Heavy Lift division has introduced the Konecranes E-ACE electric empty container handler that features zero emissions, lifts up to 21% faster and handles slopes with up to 18% faster acceleration rate than its diesel counterpart.
The $165 million expansion of DP World’s container terminal at the Port of Maputo officially started on site. Mozambique’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, the Honourable João Jorge Matlomb, was guest of honour at the ground-breaking event, underlining the importance of this major investment to the national and regional economies.
According to Dimension Market Research, the global chemical logistics market is projected to reach approximately R5.6 trillion by 2033, growing at a steady 3.9% CAGR. This growth is resulting in the increasing complexity of chemical supply chains, the rising demand for specialised storage solutions, and the expansion of global trade routes.
The Southern African citrus industry is expected to export a total 171,1 million cartons of 15kg citrus in the 2025 season. This represents a 3.6% growth from last year’s final export figures.
The rise of cross-border e-commerce trade is unlocking new opportunities for South African businesses eager to expand their reach and revenue. With cross-border transactions already accounting for approximately 31.2% of all global online sales and projected to grow 219% faster than global e-commerce as a whole through 2028, the market is expected to reach $5.06 trillion in sales within the next three years.
Procurement is increasingly recognised as one of Africa’s most powerful economic levers. Public procurement accounts for an average of 17% of GDP across African countries, making it a key driver of infrastructure delivery, public service provision, and national development (World Bank, 2023).
Trade agreements are one of the essential pillars supporting South Africa's economic strategy, shaping market access, investment flows, and international competitiveness. While global discourse on trade has recently focused on negotiations involving the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, to mention a few, South Africa needs to look closer to home and examine its own trade agreements to capitalise on emerging opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
Manufacturing and distribution are among the most data-intensive industries globally. Data is collected at every stage of the manufacturing and distribution life cycle, from raw material procurement to production, inventory management, and delivery. It’s no surprise then, that digital transformation has become essential for manufacturers and distributors who hope to maintain competitiveness in a global market by harnessing the knowledge of their data streams.
