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Santé mentale : Mission de l’Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) sensibilise les populations de Djugu et Bunia

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Une campagne pour briser les tabous
Pour marquer la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale, célébrée chaque 10 octobre, la MONUSCO a appuyé plusieurs activités de sensibilisation dans le territoire de Djugu et la ville de Bunia, en Ituri. L’objectif était d’encourager un dialogue ouvert sur la santé mentale et de mettre en avant la paix comme facteur essentiel de bien-être psychologique.

Un enjeu souvent négligé

Dans une région marquée par des années de conflit, où les traumatismes font partie du quotidien, la santé mentale demeure une préoccupation majeure mais encore trop souvent ignorée. Les termes péjoratifs comme « fous » ou « détraqués » restent utilisés, contribuant à la stigmatisation des personnes concernées. Pourtant, comme le souligne l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS), la santé mentale est un élément fondamental du bien-être, permettant à chacun de faire face aux difficultés, de participer à la vie collective et de s’épanouir.

Les troubles les plus fréquemment observés dans ce contexte incluent la dépression, l’anxiété, le stress post-traumatique, la schizophrénie et les troubles bipolaires. En Ituri, les violences armées, les déplacements, la destruction des écoles et des centres de santé, ainsi que l’insécurité alimentaire, accentuent la détresse psychologique des communautés.

Partager des connaissances et réduire la stigmatisation
Avec la participation des contingents médicaux bangladais et népalais de la MONUSCO, appuyés par les assistants de liaison communautaires, des séances d’information ont été organisées à Bule, Fataki et Lera (territoire de Djugu) ainsi qu’à Ndoromo (Bunia). Plus d’une centaine de personnes, parmi lesquelles des femmes leaders, des jeunes, des autorités coutumières et des représentants d’organisations locales, y ont pris part.

« Ces échanges nous ont permis de mieux comprendre comment parler de santé mentale sans jugement », explique un membre d’une organisation locale à Fataki.

Les discussions ont porté sur la reconnaissance des symptômes, les causes et les traitements possibles, ainsi que sur les moyens de prévention. Un accent particulier a été mis sur la lutte contre la stigmatisation, qui freine souvent la recherche d’aide et d’écoute.

Un message de résilience
« Pour nous, c’était la première fois d’entendre parler de santé mentale dans notre milieu », témoigne une participante de Bule.
« Nous avons compris le lien entre les violences que nous subissons et notre état psychologique. Nous allons encourager le dialogue et la paix, car les conflits génèrent beaucoup de stress, de traumatismes et de chocs, sources de troubles mentaux. Cette formation nous a donné des outils pour renforcer notre résilience. Nous souhaitons que ces initiatives soient étendues à d’autres localités. »

Guérir les blessures invisibles
En collaboration avec les acteurs locaux, la MONUSCO poursuit ses efforts pour renforcer le dialogue et la cohésion sociale, éléments essentiels à la santé mentale et à la paix durable. Favoriser la paix, c’est aussi créer les conditions qui permettent aux communautés de se reconstruire et de surmonter les blessures invisibles laissées par les conflits.

Distribué par APO Group pour Mission de l’Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO).

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Acting Police Minister’s and National Commissioner’s Failure to Attend Meeting Undermines Accountability

Source: APO


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he Portfolio Committee on Police resolved to adjourn its scheduled meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Civilian Secretariat for Police, which was set to assess the 2024/25 annual report. This decision follows the absence from the meeting of both the acting Minister of Police and the National Commissioner.

The committee underscored that accountability and transparency are non-negotiable principles in a constitutional democracy, particularly given the serious challenges currently facing the SAPS and the persistently high crime rates affecting communities across the country.

“Accountability and openness are sacrosanct in a democratic institution. Without the executive authority and the accounting officer, it was impossible to interrogate the performance, both financial and against planned targets,” said Mr Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the committee.

The committee expressed its appreciation to the Office of the Auditor-General, which was present and prepared to engage in an in-depth discussion on SAPS’s performance. However, the committee maintained that proceeding without SAPS’s senior leadership would undermine its constitutional mandate of oversight.

Additionally, the committee voiced concern over procedural irregularities regarding apologies from the executive. The acting Minister’s apology failed to follow the standard protocol for official correspondence with the committee. More concerning was the absence of any apology or communication from the Director-General of the Civilian Secretariat for Police.

“What is even worse is that the Director-General of the Civilian Secretariat of Police did not even bother to submit an apology to the committee,” Mr Cameron emphasised.

The committee reiterated the importance of the Budget Review and Recommendations Report process as a vital oversight tool used to assess the efficient use of public funds and the achievement of departmental objectives.

It is on this basis that the committee resolved to adjourn the meeting, sending a clear and strong message: oversight cannot be ignored or undermined.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.

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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Source: President of South Africa –

On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Mr Odinga, who led Kenya from 2008 to 2013, has passed away at the age of 80 in India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

President Ramaphosa’s thoughts and prayers are with the Odinga family and friends and associates of the late former Prime Minister, including the Orange Democratic Movement.

President Ramaphosa said: “The nation of Kenya and our continent have lost a patriotic and selfless leader whom I knew and worked with as a friend and brother.

“Raila Odinga was committed to the development of his own nation as well prosperity and the silencing of the guns on our Continent, as evidenced by his appointment by the African Union to advance peace in Côte d’Ivoire in 2010.

“He remained unwaveringly true to his principles and vision in the face of deep personal sacrifice and obstacles and remained a leader who placed the interests of his country and continent first.”

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Deputy Minister Mhlauli hosts the Roodepan G20 Leadership Dialogue

Source: President of South Africa –

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at 09h00 host a G20 Community Leaders Dialogue at the Roodepan community’s Roman Catholic Church in the Sol Plaatje Municipality, Frances Baard District, Northern Cape.
 
This activity will form part of the Government’s country-wide G20 outreach programme. The objectives of the outreach are to:

– Create awareness about South Africa’s membership to the G20;

– Inform the public about South Africa’s role as the Presidency of G20 through profiling lead roles and achievements of South Africa’s contribution to the continent and the African Union through trade and financial policy statements;

– Solicit stakeholder engagement and advocacy for South Africa’s role in the G20 with various stakeholders; and,

– Profile the outcomes of the 130 identified G20 meetings, including the summit through both the Sherpa and Finance tracks.
 
The dialogue will be preceded by the visit of the Deputy Minister and other leadership to housing project in Roodepan at 09h00, and then proceed to the Roman Catholic Church for engagement with the community leadership that will commence at 10h00.
 
Deputy Minister Mhlauli, as the District Development Model (DDM) Champion for the France Baard District, will use the opportunity to engage the Roodepan leadership on the District Development Model in general and how it will better the lives of the people.

Media enquiries: Ms Mandisa Mbele, Office of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on 082 580 2213 / mandisam@presidency.gov.za OR Mr Ofentse Moeti, GCIS Northern Cape Provincial Director, on 084 390 4330 / ofentse@gcis.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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South Africa and China sign landmark agreement

Source: Government of South Africa

South Africa and China have signed a historic stone fruit trade protocol, opening the Chinese market to five types of South African stone fruit — apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes.

The agreement was signed in Shanghai by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Minister Sun Meijun of China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) on Wednesday.

It marks the first time China has granted market access for multiple stone fruit varieties from a single country under one deal.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Steenhuisen described the agreement as “a major breakthrough for South African fruit producers and exporters at a time when diversification is essential for our agricultural resilience.”

He said the protocol forms part of a broader strategy to reduce South Africa’s dependence on traditional export markets and more responsive to new consumption patterns, as China’s growing middle class, which is driving global demand for high-quality agricultural products.

“While markets are grown and developed over time, the access that this protocol will unlock in a vast new market, such as China, holds great potential, and will offset some of the immediate impact of the US tariffs especially on plums,” Steenhuisen said.

The Minister said the Chinese market could unlock approximately R400 million over the next five years, with that figure projected to double within a decade.
“We are of the view that the inaugural 2025/26 export season can generate approximately R28 million and R54 million in 2026/27.”

He noted that China’s demand for peach and plum imports continues to grow, with imports last year exceeding 21 million cartons of peaches and nectarines and 20 million cartons of plums, exceeding South Africa’s entire seasonal export volume.

Projections also indicate that exports to China are set to grow to 5% of South Africa’s total export volumes in 2032/2033.

Job creation

Steenhuisen said the opening of the Chinese market would also enable local producers to export more share of their harvests at more sustainable prices.
“Stronger demand in China, together with a slight reduction in exports to other markets, are expected to drive market growth. Over time, this improved demand, and increased volumes could encourage further investment at farm level, particularly the establishment of new orchards.

“Over the next decade, this protocol could create a market that will support roughly 350 new direct jobs on farms and in packhouses, and close to 600 new jobs overall once linked industries such as transport and packaging are included,” the Minister said.

During his discussions with Minister Meijun, Steenhuisen also raised the resumption of beef exports from certain South African regions and reviewed progress on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) regionalisation.

Technical team 

He also invited a GACC technical team to visit South Africa to inspect the country’s cherry and blueberries orchards and packhouses during the current harvest season.

“If the inspection proceeds smoothly, South Africa will likely secure cherry market access to China within the next harvest cycle, strengthen its trade ties, and unlock new export and job opportunities for the fruit sector. This will also consolidate our positive momentum on broader fruit trade cooperation.”

Investment 

The Minister also highlighted the impact of Chinese infrastructure investment in upgrading South Africa’s railways, ports, and highways, improving market access for farmers and boosting logistics efficiency.
This work aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which prioritises infrastructure investment across Africa.

The Minister also encouraged trading partners to make use of the world-class Shanghai Freight Services network to leverage its extensive global logistics network for both sea and air freight, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of South African agricultural exports to China.

“China has been South Africa’s largest trading partner for more than a decade, and our bilateral trade continues to deepen. We value China’s ongoing cooperation and the shared commitment to exploring opportunities within our agriculture sector and we look forward to building on this partnership through future agreements that benefit both our countries,” the Minister added. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Operation Shanela nets 17 553 suspects

Source: Government of South Africa

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Weeklong Shanela II operations have led to the arrests of 17 553 suspects across the country, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.

According to the police, the success marks a significant stride in the fight against crime and restoration of public safety ahead of the festive season.

“Among those apprehended are 2 837 wanted suspects for serious crimes including murder, robbery, rape, sexual assault, illegal possession of firearms and vehicle hijacking,” the SAPS said of the arrests made between 6-12 October 2025.

Police also confiscated 24 499 litres of alcohol, while 795 suspects were arrested for trading in illegal liquor trade.

This as police arrested 64 suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and 56 others for the possession of dangerous weapons.

A total 351 suspects were arrested for drug dealing while 3 410 others were nabbed for the possession of drugs. A total 152 suspects were arrested for murder and 101 suspects for attempted murder among others.

Police also confiscated 1 791 units of abalone, 125 firearms, including 8 rifles and three shotguns. The SAPS also recovered 81 vehicles.

“As the festive season nears, SAPS remains steadfast in its mission to ensure safety and security for all visitors, citizens, and their properties in the country through Shanela II operations.” – SAnews.gov.za

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O Grupo DHL compromete-se a investir mais de 300 milhões de euros para acelerar o crescimento do comércio em África

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Grupo DHL (“DHL”) (www.DHL.com) anunciou hoje um investimento planeado de mais de 300 milhões de euros na África Subsariana (SSA), reafirmando o seu compromisso a longo prazo com uma região de crescente importância estratégica no comércio global. A iniciativa plurianual será implementada na DHL Express, na DHL Global Forwarding e na DHL Supply Chain para expandir a infraestrutura, melhorar as capacidades de serviço e criar oportunidades para as empresas em setores-chave, incluindo o comércio eletrónico, os produtos perecíveis, a energia e as ciências da vida e cuidados de saúde.

As oportunidades comerciais de África estão a aumentar à medida que a integração regional ganha ritmo. A Zona de Comércio Livre Continental Africana está a criar um mercado continental que pode aprofundar o comércio intra-africano e abrir novos corredores com o resto do mundo. Os progressos dependem de melhorias contínuas nas infraestruturas e na facilitação do comércio, mas os fluxos transfronteiriços mantiveram-se resistentes e as empresas africanas estão cada vez mais ligadas às cadeias de valor mundiais.

De acordo com a última atualização do DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, a África Subsariana liderou todas as regiões do mundo no primeiro semestre de 2025, com um aumento anual de 10% no valor do comércio (em dólares norte-americanos ao valor atual), à frente da América do Norte com 7% e da América do Sul e Central e Caraíbas com 5%. As previsões atuais, de setembro de 2025, indicam que o volume de comércio da região crescerá em média 4,3 % por ano entre 2025 e 2029, o segundo mais rápido a nível mundial, atrás do Sul da Ásia e da Ásia Central. 

“África encontra-se num momento crucial no seu percurso comercial”, afirmou John Pearson, CEO da DHL Express. “Apesar da volatilidade global, o continente continua a mostrar resiliência e dinamismo. O nosso investimento reflete a confiança na trajetória de África e o compromisso da DHL em permitir os fluxos comerciais que impulsionam o crescimento inclusivo. Ao reforçarmos a nossa rede e as nossas capacidades, pretendemos facilitar às empresas africanas, desde as pequenas e médias empresas (PME) às grandes empresas, a concorrência na cena mundial.”

Na DHL Express, o investimento incluirá a atualização das portas de entrada, o aumento da capacidade da aviação e o alargamento da cobertura de tempo definido para as segundas cidades que estão a emergir como centros de procura no âmbito da ZCLCA. Sendo o único integrador com uma rede aérea dedicada na África Subsariana, a Express ligará estas cidades de forma mais estreita às rotas África-Europa e África-Ásia, com base no recente crescimento na Etiópia e na Nigéria.

Hennie Heymans, CEO da DHL Express para a África Subsariana, afirmou: “O nosso objetivo é estar mais próximo dos clientes e tornar os envios transfronteiriços mais simples e fiáveis. À medida que o comércio se expande, as empresas pedem tempos de trânsito previsíveis, um desempenho de entrega consistente e um apoio que compreenda as condições locais. Ao elevarmos a fasquia do serviço e da proximidade, ajudaremos mais empresas africanas a fazer comércio de forma eficiente e a competir num palco maior.”

A DHL Global Forwarding centrará o seu investimento no reforço das principais soluções industriais que estão a impulsionar o crescimento do comércio em África. A divisão está a expandir as suas capacidades em projetos energéticos e industriais, apoiando o papel de África na transição energética global, melhorando a cadeia de frio e a logística de produtos perecíveis para os exportadores de agricultura e horticultura e aumentando a sua experiência em ciências da vida e cuidados de saúde com transporte especializado a temperatura controlada. Estas melhorias baseiam-se na rede de transitários e na experiência aduaneira da DHL nas principais rotas comerciais africanas que ligam o continente à Europa, Ásia e Médio Oriente.

Amadou Diallo, CEO da DHL Global Forwarding Médio Oriente e África, acrescentou: “Os clientes estão sujeitos a padrões comerciais variáveis e requisitos regulamentares mais rigorosos, pelo que a fiabilidade e a visibilidade são mais importantes do que nunca. Estamos a reforçar as soluções de encaminhamento com uma especialização local mais profunda e ferramentas digitais melhoradas, dando aos clientes um controlo mais claro dos seus envios desde a origem até ao destino. O objetivo é simples: manter as mercadorias em movimento de forma previsível e ajudar os clientes a captar o crescimento onde a procura está a surgir.”

A DHL Supply Chain acrescentará capacidade e soluções orientadas para o transporte, com um claro foco no setor dos transportadores e das ciências da vida e cuidados de saúde, incluindo capacidade adicional sensível à temperatura para apoiar fluxos críticos de cuidados de saúde e concretização de entregas rápidas à medida que as cadeias de fornecimento amadurecem, particularmente à medida que a procura de serviços de logística de terceiros continua a crescer no muito relevante mercado sul-africano.

Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO da DHL Supply Chain Médio Oriente e África, afirmou: “A DHL Supply Chain está a expandir-se na África do Sul, à medida que a economia ganha dinamismo e as cadeias de abastecimento se tornam mais sofisticadas. Estamos a assistir a uma procura crescente de logística especializada e subcontratada, particularmente nas ciências da vida e nos cuidados de saúde e em todo o setor dos transportadores. Ao aumentar a capacidade, reforçando as soluções de transporte e aplicando a nossa experiência em logística contratual, ajudaremos os clientes a melhorar a qualidade do serviço, a gerir o risco e a aumentar a escala com confiança.”

A DHL está a investir em programas que alargam a participação no comércio e apoiam o crescimento sustentável. Através da sua iniciativa GoTrade, a empresa fornece às PME formação e conhecimentos aduaneiros para acederem aos mercados internacionais. Além disso, a empresa está a acompanhar projetos de energia renovável e de combustíveis alternativos nas suas instalações na África Subsariana e a promover a digitalização através de monitorização baseada em IA, otimização de rotas e ferramentas aduaneiras digitais para reduzir o atrito no comércio transfronteiriço.

Com uma cobertura inigualável em todos os mercados africanos, o Grupo DHL permanece numa posição única para ligar o continente ao mundo e permitir o próximo capítulo do seu crescimento.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para DHL Express.

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Comunicação social
Jenna Rosmarin,
Diretor, Comunicações,
África                                                                                                 
Telefone: +27 75 093 7286
E-mail: jenna.rosmarin@dhl.com                                                                                  

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A DHL é a marca global líder no setor da logística. As nossas divisões DHL facultam um portefólio incomparável de serviços logísticos que vão desde a entrega nacional e internacional de encomendas, a remessa de comércio eletrónico, soluções de processamento e transporte expresso internacional, rodoviário, aéreo e marítimo até à gestão da cadeia de abastecimento industrial. Com aproximadamente 400.000 funcionários em mais de 220 países e territórios em todo o mundo, a DHL liga pessoas e empresas de forma segura e fiável, permitindo fluxos comerciais globais sustentáveis. Com soluções especializadas para mercados e indústrias em crescimento, incluindo a tecnologia, as ciências da vida e a saúde, a engenharia, a indústria e a energia, a automobilidade e o retalho, a DHL está decisivamente posicionada como “A empresa de logística para o mundo”.

A DHL faz parte do Grupo DHL. O Grupo gerou receitas de aproximadamente 84,2 mil milhões de euros em 2024. Com práticas empresariais sustentáveis e um compromisso para com a sociedade e o ambiente, o Grupo dá um contributo positivo para o mundo. O Grupo DHL tem como objetivo alcançar uma logística com emissões líquidas zero até 2050.

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President of Romania Meets Ambassador of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Bucharest, October 15, 2025

HE President of Romania Nicusor Dan met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Romania Osama bin Yousef Alqaradawi, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.

During the meeting, HE President of Romania extended thanks to HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, expressing gratitude for the State of Qatar’s role in releasing the Romanian detainees in Gaza.

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DHL Group commits more than €300 million to accelerate trade growth across Africa

Source: APO – Report:

DHL Group (“DHL”) (www.DHL.com) today announced a €300+ million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic importance in global trade. The multi-year initiative will be deployed across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain to expand infrastructure, enhance service capabilities, and unlock opportunities for businesses across key sectors including e-commerce, perishables, energy, and life sciences & healthcare.

Africa’s trade opportunity is rising as regional integration gathers pace. The African Continental Free Trade Area is creating a continental market that can deepen intra-African commerce and open new corridors with the rest of the world. Progress depends on continued improvements in infrastructure and trade facilitation, but cross-border flows have remained resilient and African enterprises are increasingly connecting to global value chains.

According to the latest update of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, Sub-Saharan Africa led all world regions in the first half of 2025 with a 10% year on year increase in trade value (in current US dollars), ahead of North America at 7% and South & Central America, Caribbean at 5%. Current forecasts as of September 2025 indicate the region’s trade volume will grow by an average of 4.3% per year over 2025 to 2029, the second-fastest globally behind South & Central Asia. 

“Africa is at a pivotal moment in its trade journey,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. “Despite global volatility, the continent continues to show resilience and momentum. Our investment reflects confidence in Africa’s trajectory and DHL’s commitment to enabling the trade flows that drive inclusive growth. By strengthening our network and capabilities, we aim to make it easier for African businesses, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large corporates, to compete on the world stage.”

Across DHL Express, the investment will include upgrading gateways, adding aviation uplift and extending time-definite coverage into second cities that are emerging as demand centres under AfCFTA. As the only integrator with a dedicated air network in Sub-Saharan Africa, Express will link these cities more tightly to Africa–Europe and Africa–Asia lanes, building on recent growth in Ethiopia and Nigeria.

Hennie Heymans, CEO, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa said, “Our focus is to be closer to customers and make cross-border shipping simpler and more reliable. As trade expands, businesses are asking for predictable transit times, consistent delivery performance and support that understands local conditions. By raising the bar on service and proximity, we will help more African companies trade efficiently and compete on a bigger stage.”

DHL Global Forwarding will focus its investment on strengthening key industry solutions that are driving Africa’s trade growth. The division is expanding its capabilities in energy and industrial projects, supporting Africa’s role in the global energy transition; enhancing cold-chain and perishables logistics for agriculture and horticulture exporters; and scaling its expertise in life sciences and healthcare with specialized temperature-controlled transport. These enhancements build on DHL’s established freight forwarding network and customs expertise across major African trade lanes connecting the continent with Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, added: “Customers are navigating shifting trade patterns and tighter regulatory requirements, so reliability and visibility matter more than ever. We are strengthening forwarding solutions with deeper local expertise and enhanced digital tools, giving clients clearer control of their shipments from origin to destination. The goal is straightforward: keep goods moving predictably and help customers capture growth where demand is emerging.”

DHL Supply Chain will add capacity and transport-led solutions with a clear focus on the transporter sector and life sciences & healthcare, including additional temperature-sensitive capability to support critical healthcare flows and fast-moving fulfilment as supply chains mature, particularly as demand for third party logistics services continues to grow in the core South African market.

Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Middle East & Africa, said: “DHL Supply Chain is expanding in South Africa as the economy gains momentum and supply chains become more sophisticated. We are seeing growing demand for specialised, outsourced logistics, particularly in life sciences and healthcare and across the transporter sector. By adding capacity, strengthening transport-led solutions and applying our contract logistics expertise, we will help customers improve service quality, manage risk and scale with confidence.”

DHL is investing in programs that extend participation in trade and support sustainable growth. Through its GoTrade initiative, the company provides SMEs with training and customs expertise to access international markets. In addition, the business is piloting renewable energy and alternative fuel projects across its facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa and advancing digitalization through AI-enabled monitoring, route optimization, and digital customs tools to reduce friction in cross-border trade.

With unrivalled coverage across all African markets, DHL Group remains uniquely positioned to connect the continent to the world and enable the next chapter of its growth.

– on behalf of DHL Express.

DHL Contacts:
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Media Relations
Jenna Rosmarin,
Manager,
Communications Africa                                                                                                        
Phone: +27 75 093 7286                                    
E-mail: jenna.rosmarin@dhl.com

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DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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DHL Group s’engage à investir plus de 300 millions d’euros pour accélérer la croissance du commerce à travers l’Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

DHL Group (« DHL ») (www.DHL.com) annonce aujourd’hui un investissement de plus de 300 millions d’euros en Afrique subsaharienne, réaffirmant son engagement à long terme en faveur d’une région d’une importance stratégique croissante dans le commerce mondial. L’initiative pluriannuelle sera déployée dans DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding et DHL Supply Chain afin d’étendre l’infrastructure, de renforcer les capacités de service et de créer des opportunités pour les entreprises dans des secteurs clés tels que le commerce électronique, les denrées périssables, l’énergie et les sciences de la vie.

Les opportunités commerciales de l’Afrique augmentent à mesure que l’intégration régionale s’accélère. La zone de libre-échange continentale africaine crée un marché continental qui peut approfondir le commerce intra-africain et ouvrir de nouveaux corridors avec le reste du monde. Les progrès dépendent de l’amélioration continue des infrastructures et de la facilitation des échanges commerciaux, mais les flux transfrontaliers sont restés résilients et les entreprises africaines se connectent de plus en plus aux chaînes de valeur mondiales.

Selon la dernière mise à jour du Global Connectedness Tracker de DHL, l’Afrique subsaharienne était en tête de toutes les régions du monde au premier semestre 2025 avec une augmentation de 10% en glissement annuel de la valeur des échanges commerciaux (en USD courants), devant l’Amérique du Nord (7%) et l’Amérique du Sud, l’Amérique centrale et les Caraïbes (5%). Les prévisions actuelles (septembre 2025) indiquent que le volume des échanges commerciaux de la région augmentera en moyenne de 4,3% par an au cours de la période 2025-2029, le deuxième plus rapide au monde derrière l’Asie du Sud et l’Asie centrale.

« L’Afrique se trouve à un moment charnière de son parcours commercial », déclare John Pearson, CEO de DHL Express. « Malgré la volatilité mondiale, le continent continue de faire preuve de résilience et de dynamisme. Notre investissement reflète la confiance dans la trajectoire de l’Afrique et l’engagement de DHL à favoriser les flux commerciaux qui stimulent une croissance inclusive. En renforçant notre réseau et nos capacités, nous visons à permettre aux entreprises africaines, depuis les PME jusqu’aux grandes entreprises, d’être plus facilement compétitives sur la scène mondiale. »

Pour DHL Express, l’investissement comprendra la mise à niveau des connexions, l’optimisation des capacités aériennes et l’extension de la couverture à durée limitée dans les villes qui émergent en tant que centres de demande dans le cadre de la ZLECAf. En tant que seul intégrateur disposant d’un réseau aérien dédié en Afrique subsaharienne, Express reliera plus étroitement ces villes aux axes Afrique-Europe et Afrique-Asie, en s’appuyant sur la croissance récente en Éthiopie et au Nigeria.

Hennie Heymans, CEO, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, déclare : « Notre objectif est d’être plus proche des clients et de rendre les expéditions transfrontalières plus simples et plus fiables. À mesure que le commerce se développe, les entreprises demandent des délais de transit prévisibles, la régularité des livraisons et une assistance qui comprenne les conditions locales. En renforçant les capacités de service et de proximité, nous aiderons davantage d’entreprises africaines à commercer efficacement et à être compétitives à l’international ».

DHL Global Forwarding concentrera ses investissements sur le renforcement des solutions industrielles clés qui stimulent la croissance du commerce en Afrique. La division étend ses capacités dans le domaine de l’énergie et des projets industriels, en soutenant le rôle de l’Afrique dans la transition énergétique mondiale ; renforce la logistique de la chaîne du froid et des denrées périssables pour les exportateurs agricoles et horticoles ; et développe son expertise dans les sciences de la vie et les soins de santé grâce à un transport spécialisé à température contrôlée. Ces améliorations s’appuient sur le réseau de transit de DHL et son expertise douanière sur les principales voies commerciales africaines reliant le continent à l’Europe, à l’Asie et au Moyen-Orient.

Amadou Diallo, CEO de DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, ajoute : « Nos clients sont face à des schémas commerciaux changeants et à des exigences réglementaires plus strictes, de sorte que la fiabilité et la visibilité sont plus importantes que jamais. Nous renforçons les solutions de transfert avec une expertise locale plus approfondie et des outils numériques améliorés, donnant ainsi aux clients un contrôle plus clair de leurs expéditions, de l’envoyeur jusqu’au destinataire. L’objectif est simple : faire en sorte que les marchandises circulent de manière prévisible et aider les clients à capter la croissance là où la demande est en train d’émerger ». DHL Supply Chain ajoutera des solutions axées sur les capacités et le transport, en mettant clairement l’accent sur le secteur des transporteurs et des sciences de la vie et des soins de santé, y compris une capacité supplémentaire thermosensible pour soutenir les flux de soins de santé critiques et l’exécution rapide à mesure que les chaînes d’approvisionnement mûrissent, en particulier avec une demande pour services logistiques tiers qui continue de croître sur le marché sud-africain.

Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO de DHL Supply Chain Middle East & Africa, déclare : « DHL Supply Chain se développe en Afrique du Sud à mesure que l’économie prend de l’ampleur et que les chaînes d’approvisionnement deviennent plus sophistiquées. Nous constatons une demande croissante pour une logistique spécialisée et externalisée, en particulier dans les sciences de la vie et les soins de santé et dans l’ensemble du secteur des transporteurs. En ajoutant des capacités, en renforçant les solutions axées sur le transport et en appliquant notre expertise en matière de logistique contractuelle, nous aiderons les clients à améliorer la qualité du service, à gérer les risques et à évoluer en toute confiance ».

DHL investit dans des programmes qui stimulent la participation au commerce et soutiennent une croissance durable. Grâce à son initiative GoTrade, la société offre aux PME une formation et une expertise douanière pour accéder aux marchés internationaux. En outre, l’entreprise met en œuvre des projets pilotes d’énergie renouvelable et de carburants alternatifs dans ses installations en Afrique subsaharienne et soutient la numérisation grâce à un monitoring basé sur l’IA, à l’optimisation des itinéraires et à des outils douaniers numériques pour réduire les frictions dans le commerce transfrontalier.

Avec une couverture inégalée sur tous les marchés africains, DHL Group a toutes les cartes en main pour connecter le continent au monde et faciliter le prochain chapitre de sa croissance.

Distribué par APO Group pour DHL Express.

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DHL – La société logistique pour le monde :
DHL est l’acteur mondial incontournable dans le secteur de la logistique. La famille de divisions de DHL offre un portefeuille inégalé de services logistiques, allant de la distribution nationale et internationale de colis aux solutions de gestion et d’expédition des commandes d’e-commerce, en passant par l’express international, le fret routier, aérien et maritime, ainsi que la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Grâce à environ 400 000 collaborateurs dans plus de 220 pays et territoires, DHL relie les particuliers et les entreprises de manière sécurisée et fiable, et favorise les échanges commerciaux internationaux. Grâce à des solutions spécifiques pour les marchés et secteurs en croissance, comme la technologie, les sciences de la vie et la santé, l’ingénierie, la fabrication et l’énergie, l’automobilité et la vente au détail, DHL se positionne résolument comme « La société logistique pour le monde ».

DHL est une société de DHL Group, qui a généré un chiffre d’affaires d’environ 84,2 milliards d’euros en 2024. Le groupe apporte une contribution positive au niveau mondial grâce à ses pratiques commerciales responsables et son engagement sociétal et environnemental. DHL Group ambitionne de fournir des services logistiques à zéro émission à l’horizon 2050.

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