DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Courier, Express and Parcel Services Industry in South Africa 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report covers courier, express and parcel activities offered by postal operators and the South African Post Office. Market InsightsEcommerce is the leading contributor to courier, express and parcel demand in South Africa. According to the South African Express Parcel Association, the express parcel industry is the fastest-growing transport-related sector in the country. Companies FeaturedAramex South Africa (Pty) LtdBidair Cargo (Pty) LtdBusiness Express Of South Africa (Pty) LtdCourier Guy (Pty) Ltd (The)DHL International (Pty) LtdDPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) LtdDSV South Africa (Pty) LtdEPX Courier Services (Pty) LtdFedex Express South Africa (Pty) LtdFreight Innovations (Pty) LtdGroupair (S A) (Pty) LtdInternet Express (Pty) LtdIsicabucabu Franchising (Pty) LtdLaser Group (Pty) Ltd (The)Pargopoints (Pty) LtdPostnet Southern Africa (Pty) LtdRam Transport (South Africa) (Pty) LtdRTT Group (Pty) LtdSeabourne Inxpress (Pty) LtdSkynet South Africa (Pty) LtdSouthgate Courier Service CCSuid-Afrikaanse Poskantoor Soc LtdSuper Group Trading (Pty) LtdTakealot Online (Rf) (Pty) LtdUPS SCS South Africa (Pty) LtdValue Logistics (Pty) LtdKey Topics Covered:1.

“But Mumbai has been grossly underserved by us—that’s partly the fault of Air India but it's also because of airport capacity. Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to handle 20 million passengers initially, rising to 90 million once future phases have been completed. Additionally, Air India in April signed an agreement to develop a connecting hub at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). From a geographical perspective, it also allows for connected flows from Africa, Middle East, Asia and Australasia.”Earlier this week, Air India LCC subsidiary Air India Express launched nonstop service from BLR to Abu Dhabi, marking the airline’s first international service from the city. On Air India’s North America plans, Wilson said: “In the US, we've added a lot of capacity into San Francisco—we’ve inaugurated Mumbai-San Francisco and Bengaluru-San Francisco—and have added capacity to New York.

Two mudslides in southern Ethiopia left at least 230 people dead, following heavy rain as chances thin to find survivors. Most deaths were caused by the first landslide, followed by a second that killed people who were trying to rescue survivors, local media reported. Landslides are common during Ethiopia’s rainy season, which started in July and is expected to last until mid-September. Floods triggered by heavy rains have displaced thousands of Ethiopians in recent months, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a report last month. At least 43 people died from floods and landslides last year, OCHA said in November.

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North American Work Trucks: Products, Markets, Players, Key Performance Indicators" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the North American market for work trucks, including products, market dynamics, key players, and performance indicators. The report covers the North American market (U.S., Canada, Mexico) for work trucks, which are specifically designed for commercial tasks. Market OverviewThe North American work truck market is mature and grows at the rate of real GDP (1%-3% per year). Key Performance IndicatorsMost work truck companies are performing well off their 52-week lows.

| BY Adam Shaw |London International Awards (LIA) has named Susan Credle, Chair of FCB and Creative Advisor to IPG as Jury President for Integration, as well as the inaugural Direct competition. The Integration and Direct Jury will also feature Ali Rez, Chief Creative Officer for Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan, IMPACT BBDO Dubai and Fan Ng, Chief Creative Officer at BlueFocus China. Credle and her elite jury members will view every piece of work entered in the Integration and Direct competitions. In accepting this role as Jury President, for both Integration and Direct, Credle said, “The jury room is only as good as the jurors in that room. The Integration and Direct Jury this year is outstanding.

Generative AI has recently taken center stage as a transformative tool for businesses, particularly in customer service. Customer service and communication are already leading applications for generative AI. According to The SA Generative AI Roadmap, 96.7% of businesses are either using, planning to use, or considering AI chatbots. Tailoring customer service strategies to meet diverse customer needs is vital, rather than creating internal processes merely for convenience. Rather than replacing customer service, AI can significantly enhance it.

In a groundbreaking partnership, Canon, a global leader in imaging solutions, has successfully concluded its “Women Who Empower” initiative in collaboration with WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) in Nigeria. The month-long program aimed to equip women with valuable skills and knowledge in the print and imaging industries. The initiative consisted of three modules: printing, photography, and content creation, each designed to empower the 15 participants. “Our partnership with Canon has been a resounding success, empowering women in the print and imaging industries,” said Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, Founder and Chairperson of WISCAR. The “Women Who Empower” campaign marks a significant milestone in empowering women in the printing and imaging sectors.

In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Climate Change Act which spells out the country’s national climate change response. The South Africa Climate Change Act enables the alignment of policies that influence the country’s climate change response. Presidential Climate CommissionThe Climate Change Act also spells out the functions of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). Setting up the legal framework to respond to climate change“Our Parliament has adopted a Climate Change Bill [and] since 2011, when we outlined South Africa’s response to climate change in our National Climate Change Response White Paper, we have been putting in place the components of an integrated response. FAQs on Climate Change Act in South AfricaIs it a Climate Change Act or Bill?

The attack targeted residents of the town of Oicha in Congo’s North Kivu province, a mineral-rich area that has been plagued with militia violence left over from a civil war that ended at the turn of the century. The victims were tending crops around 20 km (12.43 miles) west of the town.

The dramatic divergence between equity returns in local and foreign currency terms stems from Egypt’s recent currency crisis. The Bigger PictureDespite the currency challenges, many African stock markets have shown impressive performance in local currency terms in 2024. Balancing Growth and StabilityThe divergent fortunes of African stock markets in 2024 underscore the complex challenges facing the continent’s economies. While many countries are seeing robust economic growth and booming local stock markets, currency instability threatens to undermine these gains in the eyes of international investors. As Africa continues to develop and its financial markets mature, addressing currency stability will be key to unlocking the full potential of the continent’s stock markets.

The General Secretariat of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) – the world’s first standalone international organization focusing on the digital economy, Deemah AlYahya, announces in a statement that it will conduct urgent discussions with its member states and digital economy experts to address the implications of the global IT outage. This outage disrupted vital operations worldwide, impacting critical sectors such as aviation, banking, broadcast media, and software providers. AlYahya states that “the high level of impact the world witnessed as a result of the unfortunate outage is alarming and indicates the dire need for a more effective and agile international digital cooperation. The incident raised questions on continuity and sustainability in a world rapidly moving towards being highly dependent on digital channels and platforms. Source: Digital Cooperation Organization

Ballard Partners is expanding its international presence with a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Zaki also serves as Chair of the Board of the Middle East Policy Council and is a media contributor as a subject matter expert on current events in the Middle East. “I am thrilled to be joining Ballard Partners and leading the firm’s new office in Riyadh,” said Zaki. He currently serves as the President of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace in Washington. “I look forward to helping our clients navigate the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of the Middle East.

And the latest data from Tunisian think tank FTDES is here to support the concerns of Italy. Migrants say their struggles in Tunisia makes Italy inevitably more attractive. Tunisia is not the only country in North Africa that these migrants find unwelcoming. Nearly 80% of those surveyed see Italy as their main option to escape adaptation problems and hardship in North Africa. FTDES notes that 77% of migrants report having experienced violence upon arrival in Tunisia, mainly verbal (67%) and physical (56.7%).

Countdown to the TID Rollover Event: As of 24 July 2024, we have less than half a year to go. There are only 4 months left until the TID Rollover event on 24 November 2024. To all Utilities and Municipalities gearing up for this crucial project. Make sure you’re not left behind. Visit our website for more: www.sts.org.za#24November2024#PrepaidMetering#TIDRollover#STSEdition2#SmartMetering

The Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development, co-chaired by Morocco and the United States, organized, in New York, a high-level event on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable development in Africa. The event, titled “AI: An exponential opportunity for sustainable development in Africa”, was held Monday at the UN headquarters, in New York. “Whether improving healthcare delivery, agricultural productivity, fostering educational inclusion or driving economic growth, AI has already proven itself as a powerful enabler of sustainable development,” she argued. This event was marked by the adoption of the Rabat African Consensus on Artificial Intelligence. The Executive President of the AI Movement Center further highlighted the importance of developing trustworthy AI technologies that take into account ethical considerations, fairness, transparency, and accountability.