19/10/2017

Local government procurement practitioners need to recognise the inextricable link between governance, accountability and socio-economic development in South Africa

High unemployment, a lowering of the living standards of the majority of people, and limited resources for infrastructure upgrades have resulted in increased levels of frustration […]
11/09/2017

Confusion surrounding procurement practitioner roles is hampering long-term socio-economic development in Africa

While procurement, as a sub-process of supply chain management, is largely recognised as a catalyst for industrialisation and national and regional development, it is often misunderstood […]
24/08/2017

Perceptions versus realities: The role of procurement in Africa’s long-term socio-economic development

Various positive perceptions surrounding the growing role of procurement in Africa continue to abound. Yet, despite the optimism that such perceptions appear to promote, the realities […]
07/08/2017

The role of women in the long-term industrialisation of Africa

Women have more power than they think. This is especially the case when it comes to their influence on long-term industrialisation and socio-economic growth in Africa. […]
07/07/2017

Strategic Sourcing is key to industrialisation in Africa

Since the industrial revolution of the 19th century, countries around the world continue to drive industrialisation as a core component of their socio-economic development. Notwithstanding significant […]
04/04/2016

Be Bold and long term driven on Enterprise and SMME Development

Africans do not want handouts, Africans want jobs. In a time of intense market competition and widespread unemployment, businesses and governments alike need to look for […]
26/02/2016

Procurement is key to long-term regional wide Industrialisation, SMME growth and socio-economic prosperity

Globally it is now accepted that procurement, a sub-process of supply chain management plays an essential role in local and regional wide industrialisation. Numerous independent research […]
13/08/2015

Ghana Hosts 2015 CIPS Pan African Lectures in Accra, Kumasi

The Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS), in partnership with Professor Douglas Boateng and the PanAvest Foundation, has drawn a programme for the 2015 Pan […]
01/07/2015

New study highlights directors’ perceptions on supply chain negotiations

Initial outcomes from a study are finding that while finance and legal are still seen to be the most powerful functions during the negotiation process, supply […]