Month: August 2021

Commuting to a more gender-equal leadership destination

Commuting to a more gender-equal leadership destination

The South African government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions aren’t the only driving force behind the winds of change blowing through the commuter transport industry. Across the sector, women have assumed leading roles and are guiding the industry along a more representative, sustainable, and safety-focussed path.  During the month of August, specialist […]

Progress despite Covid – Resilience shown by South African business in the face of great challenges.

Progress despite Covid – Resilience shown by South African business in the face of great challenges.

August marks a year since MasterDrive started hosting their popular colloquiums. The eighth colloquium to take place since its inception was ‘Progress – despite COVID.’ The virtual colloquium provided encouraging information on the resilience of South African business in the face of great challenges. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says the team has […]

Compelling Programme for the SAAFF Summit Announced

Compelling Programme for the SAAFF Summit Announced

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has announced details of the programme line-up for its virtual Summit, taking place on 16 and 17 September. With over 40 speakers and panellists from six countries (Brazil, Hong Kong, Kenya, Singapore, South Africa and Zambia), delegates can look forward to compelling […]

Logistics Careers for Women – training in this field

Logistics Careers for Women – training in this field

Women are certainly no longer content with being confined solemnly to jobs traditionally associated with their gender. They are also stepping into roles previously occupied by men. Audrey Thabile (36) is one such a woman. She is a driver tester at SA’s largest truck driving academy, in Boksburg Gauteng. She […]