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Logistics · Government & policy
The Select Committee on Security and Justice today concluded its detailed review of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) 2025/26 annual report. The committee expressed its profound concern over the persistent audit findings raised by the Auditor-General.
While the committee welcomes the sixth consecutive unqualified audit opinion on the financial statements, it strongly emphasised that financial cleanliness cannot mask severe governance, compliance and performance delivery failures. “Behaviour and cultural change are important in the institution,” said Committee Chairperson Ms Jane Seboletswe Mananiso.
“The committee highlights with alarm the increase in material findings on reported performance information, which rose by 35.71 per cent, from 14 findings in the previous cycle to 19.
“The Auditor-General’s report underscores that adequate supporting evidence was frequently absent, causing reported achievements in vital operational areas – such as 10111 emergency call centre handle rations, firearm recovery and detective detection rates – to be overstated, unverifiable or material inaccuracy. This is extremely concerning,” said Ms Mananiso.
Furthermore, she said committee members raised concerns about capacity and technology. “It should be prioritised, as it will have an impact in fighting crime and improve levels of safety. The SAPS must look at the whole ecosystem of digitising its workflow. They must procure a system that is fit for purpose and that is integrated.”
The committee noted the remarks of Prof Firoz Cachalia, the Acting Minister of Police, who said that performance targets must be realistic. The committee also confirmed its ongoing commitment to critically assess the department’s annual performance plans. The committee also noted that the SAPS has a recovery plan, that speak to fleet strategy and infrastructure management, to turn around the institution.
Ms Mananiso said that severe control breakdowns continue to plague internal administration and operations, supply chain management and consequence management. The committee notes the identification of a new material irregularity concerning the ineffectiveness and underutilisation of the Investigation Case Docket Management System, alongside ongoing material irregularities tied to forensic examination delays, unlawful detentions exceeding 48 hours and struggling 10111 command centres. Furthermore, non-compliance with procurement prescripts drove up irregular expenditure, highlighting a systemic failure to implement effective preventative controls and post-audit action plans.
Several committee Members urged the SAPS to prioritise the Community Policing Forums as they assist with crime prevention on the ground, said Ms Mananiso.
While welcoming Finance Minister Mr Enoch Godongwana’s allocation yesterday of R186 million to boost investigations and forensic capacity, the committee demands that these funds address immediate and critical challenges like fleet management turnaround times. The committee will closely monitor how these funds are spent. The committee furthermore calls for urgent accountability regarding lifestyle audits, vacancies and intergovernmental friction between SAPS and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
Ms Mananiso said that the committee also requested a post audit action plan from the SAPS regarding all commitments made at the meeting. “In conclusion, the committee insists on rigorous internal reforms, particularly in light of the Madlanga Commission and parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee testimonies and expects a drastic improvement in future audit outcomes.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Oct 22 · 19:49·APO Group
Travel · Logistics
MCI handled 976,356 travellers in September, up 0.48% year on year, while cargo fell slightly for the month despite a year-to-date increase. KEY TAKEAWAYS MCI welcomed 976356 arriving and departing passengers in September 2026 up 0.48% on the previous September. Passenger boardings increased 1.56% to 490668 while year to date total passenger traffic reached 8713287... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 19:31·Travel PR News
Finance · Logistics
CINCINNATI, October 22, 2026--LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS) is celebrating 50 years since its founding in Cincinnati in 1976, coming off a record fiscal 2026 that is moving the company into its next phase of growth. Ranked among the 25 largest manufacturers in the Cincinnati region by the Cincinna
Oct 22 · 18:21·Business Wire
Logistics
BendPak opens a third distribution center enabling the lift and garage equipment leader to deliver in two days or less to 92% of the U.S. population.
Oct 22 · 17:11·GlobeNewswire
Industrial · Logistics
Boom Lift and Scissor Lift Rentals _ Air Compressor Rental boom lift rental_ Mini Track Skid Rental EZ Equipment Rental offers reliable air compressor rentals in Dallas, TX, with flexible equipment for construction, industrial, and commercial projects. IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- EZ Equipment Rental , an equipment supply and logistics provider headquartered in North Texas, main
Oct 22 · 17:00·EIN Presswire
Finance · Logistics
A4 has opened its new corporate headquarters and West Coast Distribution Center in Vernon, California, nearly doubling its Los Angeles capacity to support continued growth. The expanded facility enables A4 to stock more products, maintain deeper inventory, improve shipping efficiency and grow its rapidly expanding decoration business. Following recent expansions in Kansas City and addition of multiple brands, this marks [PR.com]
Oct 22 · 16:22·PR.com
Automotive · Logistics
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Oct 22 · 16:06·GlobeNewswire
Finance · AI
RESTON, Va., Oct. 22, 2026 -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) will deploy artificial intelligence automation to streamline and accelerate the Pentagon asset management system that more than 50 agencies use to manage over 80 million items of government property valued at more than $140...
Oct 22 · 16:00·PR Newswire
SaaS · Energy
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is expanding its footprint across East Africa, with a $16 billion refinery planned in Kenya and a $335 million investment in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). As these developments open new opportunities for regional petroleum trade, the company's CEO and Managing Director David Bird has joined the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2026 conference as a speaker.
Taking place in Juba on November 24-25, SSOP returns for its seventh edition as the nation’s premier platform for investment, dealmaking and policy. Bird’s participation comes as South Sudan looks to translate its resource potential into renewed exploration, higher production and greater participation in regional petroleum value chains. With major downstream investment reshaping East Africa's energy market, SSOP 2026 offers an opportunity for producers, refiners and investors to establish the partnerships needed to advance regional energy trade and unlock new commercial opportunities.
The event arrives at a strategic time for Dangote. On September 30, the company officially broke ground on a 700,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Set to come online in 2029, the facility is designed to supply gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to East African markets, with regional governments offered a combined 30% stake in the project. The project aims to replicate Dangote’s 650,000-bpd Nigerian facility, which is currently operating at full capacity and is set to expand to 1.2 million bpd. A delegation from South Sudan attended the Lamu groundbreaking ceremony, underscoring the country’s commitment to strengthening regional petroleum ties.
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Beyond the Lamu facility, Dangote is strengthening its footprint across East Africa’s distribution networks. Just this month, the company acquired a 25% stake in KPC, securing access to established infrastructure transporting petroleum products from Kenya's coast to regional markets, including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Following the $335 million transaction, Dangote plans to invest an additional $1.5 billion to expand KPC’s approximately 1,300-km pipeline network, bringing its total planned investment to $1.8 billion.
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For South Sudan, East Africa's only established commercial crude oil producer, Dangote's expansion introduces new opportunities for regional petroleum integration. The country holds approximately 3.5 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and is seeking to increase production through new exploration, redevelopment of mature fields and investment in supporting infrastructure. While no crude supply agreement between South Sudan and Dangote has been announced, the development of additional regional refining capacity could create opportunities for future feedstock supply arrangements, subject to commercial viability, infrastructure and crude compatibility.
Bird brings extensive experience across refining, petrochemicals and integrated energy infrastructure to SSOP 2026. Before joining Dangote in 2025, he served as CEO of OQ8, the $9.5 billion Duqm refinery joint venture in Oman, overseeing the development and commissioning of major refining, pipeline and terminal infrastructure. He also held senior leadership positions at Shell, spanning upstream production, downstream operations and global energy supply chains. His participation at SSOP 2026 will bring expertise in large-scale refining investment, project delivery and regional petroleum market development to discussions on South Sudan's next phase of growth.
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As the country's official energy event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum, SSOP 2026 provides a platform for advancing discussions around regional trade, refining and infrastructure investment. The conference brings together international and national oil companies, refiners, trading companies, infrastructure developers, financiers and technology providers to negotiate partnerships, mobilize investment and connect South Sudan's petroleum resources with regional and international markets.
Register for SSOP 2026: https://apo-opa.co/3WGMyXJ
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Oct 22 · 15:59·APO Group
Finance · Logistics
Nursing +63% to HK$56.8 million | Professional more than doubles to HK$36.0 million | Logistics +36% to HK$42.4 million
Gross profit hits a new high; operating result turns positive; net income attributable to equity holders of HK$14.6 million
Oct 22 · 15:10·GlobeNewswire
Food & drink · Logistics
The experienced executive brings more than 25 years of leadership across supply chain, logistics, technology, and operations to support the company's continued growth. VERNON HILLS, Ill., Oct. 22, 2026 -- Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS), a leading distributor of...
Oct 22 · 15:04·PR Newswire
Finance · Logistics
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 -- iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) (“iPower” or the “Company”), a technology- and data-driven supply chain and infrastructure provider for online retailers and brands, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-12 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock.
Oct 22 · 15:00·GlobeNewswire