Maersk SA hit by global cyber attack Maersk Southern Africa has been affected by the massive global cyber-attack – believed to be ransomware – with its telephone lines and other operational systems down (including e-mails). Johannesburg airport launches investigation into ‘criminal insider’ allegations OR Tambo International Airport (Ortia) has acknowledged widespread media reports that airport insiders are involved in criminal activities. Transport minister to lead law enforcement operation Transport minister Joe Maswanganyi will lead a law enforcement operation during a visit to the Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo. ‘No need to panic’ says poultry association With almost all of South Africa’s neighbouring countries – except Lesotho – suspending imports of all live poultry and poultry products from the country due to the outbreak of a highly infectious strain of avian influenza (H5N8), the industry is left wondering what the long-term effects will be. R1bn agro-processing scheme launched This week saw the official launch by trade and industry minister Dr Rob Davies of a R1-billion Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS).
