Agricultural Transformation Action Plan of Nigeria Could Create 3.5 Million Jobs And Add 20 Million Tons of Food to the Supply Chain

The Agricultural Transformation Action Plan (ATAP) of the Nigeria could create 3.5 million jobs and add 20 million tons of food to the supply chain by 2015, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina.

South African Government Seeks Review of the Approval for the Wal-Mart/Massmart Merger

The South African Government has lodged an application seeking a review for the approval of the Wal-Mart/Massmart merger.

Australian Wool Innovation, Owners of the Iconic Woolmark Brand, Open Office in Milan

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), owners of the iconic Woolmark brand, have opened an office in Milan. The move to Milan reflects the importance of the Italian market for Australian wool products. How People Arrived Here: brand open australian

Low Carbon Future Mapped Out in Britain for HGVs

The UK Government is publishing a long-term strategy aimed at helping manufacturers of commercial vehicles and construction equipment move to low carbon solutions.

Europe Approves New Law to Prevent Fake Medicines From Entering the Legal Supply Chain

A new law to prevent fake medicines from entering the legal supply chain was approved by Parliament on February 16th. Internet sales will be covered by the law, which also introduces new safety and traceability measures, as well as sanctions against...

Wal-mart Acquires 51% Stake in South Africa’s Massmart

American giant retailer Walmart made a $2.3 billion formal bid for control of Massmart, giving the world’s largest retailer a substantial presence in South Africa and paving the way for further expansion across the fast-growing continent, the South...

Safexpress Receives ‘Innovative Retail Concept of the Year Award’ At Asia Retail Congress

Safexpress has been honored with the ‘Innovative Retail Concept of the Year Award’ at the ‘Asia Retail Congress 2010′. Thie Award was presented to Mr. Vineet Kanaujia, GM-Marketing, Safexpress in a ceremony in Hotel Taj Lands End. Asia...

Extra Month Added to the Deadline for the U.K. Government Scrappage Scheme

An extra month has been added to the deadline for the Government Scrappage Scheme, allowing manufacturers and dealers more time to prepare for and operate the exit phase of the scheme. This change was announced by Government following requests from car...

Last Chance to Take Part in U.K. Government Scrappage Scheme

Figures just released show that more than three quarters of the budget for the Government’s scrappage scheme has been used up. Funding for less than 82,000 new vehicles orders is left for consumers to take advantage of under the scheme, as it nears...