DHL takes innovative approach to grow retail footprint by 1000% in Sub Saharan Africa

Charles Brewer, Managing Director for DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa.

*DHL Express continues to see Sub-Saharan Africa as one of the most prominent areas of growth for the business globally

Although the number of foreign direct investments (FDI) fell by 8.4% in 2014, capital investment into Africa surged to US$128b, a year-on-year increase of 136%, according to the recently released EY 2015 Africa Attractiveness Survey and the average investment increased to US$174.5m per project, up from...

DHL Express Tanzania Managing Director Ahmed Abdi.

Retail expansion is key to DHL Express’ Africa business strategy. This is according to Sumesh Rahavendra, Head of Marketing for DHL Express, Sub Saharan Africa. The recently released A.T Kearney African Retail Development Index further validated the company’s plans as it ranked the top 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa for retail expansion and highlighted Rwanda, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Gabon as Africa’s most attractive markets for...

DHL Express Tanzania Managing Director Ahmed Abdi. Retail expansion is key to DHL Express’ Africa business strategy. This is according to Sumesh Rahavendra, Head of Marketing for DHL Express, Sub Saharan Africa. The recently released A.T Kearney African Retail Development Index further validated the company’s plans as it ranked the top 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa for retail expansion and highlighted Rwanda,...

Mr. Philippe Corsaletti (left) Managing Director of Puma Energy in Tanzania with Mr. Maurice Effombo (right) Country Manager DHL Express Tanzania during the signing of a retail partnership in a bid to provide customers with better access to global express services.

Mr. Philippe Corsaletti(left) Managing Director of Puma Energy in Tanzania with Mr. Maurice Effombo (right) Country Manager DHL Express Tanzania  addressing the media during the signing of a retail partnership in a bid to...

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Zambia and Tanzania Aim To Strengthen Ties
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President Edgar Lungu has called for strengthening of ties between Zambia and Tanzania to overcome economic challenges affecting both countries. President Lungu said it was important for Zambia and Tanzania to build on their relations so as to deal ...

*15 countries visited in 102 days covering 23,000 kilometers

*127,000 units of stationery distributed to children in need

The DHL Africa as One team, who departed from Cape Town in October 2014 in three Land Rover Discoveries, have completed almost a third of their journey, covering 15 countries in 102 days. During this period, they have crossed 40 border posts, travelled 23,000 kilometers and spent over 350 hours on the road – with the longest uninterrupted stretch of continuous driving...

Addis Ababa has opened the first part of a new light rail system..

GETTING around African cities is famously stressful. Whether in Nairobi, Lagos or Johannesburg most journeys involve negotiating roads clogged with honking cars and choked with fumes. This is also true of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s fast-growing capital. But it is now possible to make at least some journeys there without braving the hectic streets. On September 21st, the city opened the first part of its new urban metro. It is...

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) in sub-Saharan Africa is on the rise, with the continent’s share of global FDI projects at its highest level in a decade, and sharply improved perceptions making it the second-most attractive investment destination in the world, according to Ernst & Young’s 2014 Africa Attractiveness Survey.

Mr. Charles Brewer, Managing Director of DHL Express SSA