April 04
Uganda: Govt Imposes Hefty Fine for Vandalism On Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
In a bid to combat road vandalism and ensure the preservation of taxpayer funds, the government has implemented a significant penalty for offenders damaging the Entebbe Expressway. Read more »
South Africa: Broadening a Mighty Range - The New Ford Ranger Tremor and Platinum [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa's bakkie-mad market has just got even more competitive with the launch of Ford SA's locally produced Ranger Tremor and upmarket Ranger Platinum. Read more »
Nigeria: Did Davido Just Acquire a Private Jet?
Daily Trust
At exactly 5:57pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024, music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, tweeted, "Bombardier 7500 Tear Rubber". Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Public Transport
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Nabs 14 Suspected Oil Thieves, Seizes 210 Metric Tons of Crude
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy has arrested 14 suspects involved in oil theft and also uncovered an illegal oil refining site with a capacity to produce over 9.6million litres of Automotive Gas… Read more »
South Africa: 'If We Can Just Stop Taxi Violence' - Ricardo Mackenzie Reflects On His First Year As Western Cape Mobility MEC [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It's been just over a year since the Western Cape Department of Mobility was launched, with MEC Ricardo Mackenzie in charge. During this time, the province has undergone a… Read more »
Africa: Cheaper Down the Road - Total Cost of E-Buses Beats Diesel in the Long Run in South Africa - Study [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A new report finds that a transition from diesel to battery-powered electric buses in South Africa's main cities can be justified purely on a financial basis, in most… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Commuters Cheer Prasa's Long-Awaited Reopening of Key Rail Lines [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Almost four years after the destruction of the country's rail infrastructure, Prasa has been on a steady recovery path that has seen more crucial rail lines reopen. In Gauteng, 13… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Fully Opens Third Mainland Bridge With Speed Cameras
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has installed speed limit cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge, to encourage responsible driving, preserve the bridge and improve safety. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Kenya Airways Favours Major Airline for $1 Billion Stake Deal
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways is leaning towards favouring a major airline considering acquiring a stake in the Nairobi-based carrier, which could inject at least $1 billion into the company,… Read more »
April 02
Kenya: 10 Dead in Multiple Accident On Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Capital FM
Ten people, including a 2-year-old toddler, lost their lives following a multi-vehicle collision on Monday night on Mombasa highway. Read more »
Tanzania: Dart, Abu Dhabi Company Close in On Rapid Transport Deal
Daily News
The Dar es Salaam Rapid Transport Agency (DART) has said negotiations are at an advanced stage with an Abu Dhabi-based private company, Emirates National Group (ENG), which is… Read more »
Kenya: One Dead As Easy Coach Bus Ferrying Chavakali Boys School Students Overturns in Kisumu
Capital FM
One student died and several others sustained injuries after an Easy Coach Bus, ferrying Chavakali Boys High School students to Nairobi, was involved in a road accident in Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Receives a Second Freighter, Boosting Capacity
Business Day Africa
Kenya's flag carrier has welcomed its second freighter, marking a key milestone as the Nairobi-based airline intensifies cargo operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Read more »
Tunisia: Defence Minister Visits Borj El Amri Aviation School
Tunis Afrique Presse
Minister of National Defence, Imed Memmich, on Monday evening, visited the Borj El Amri aviation school (BAAS) in Manouba, where he inspected the officer cadets' working, living… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PPC Capex Lags Due to Delayed Fly Ash Project
The Herald
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) says its capital expenditure remains behind the target of R600 million for the financial year to March 2024 due to delayed implementation of the fly… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Financial Issues Delaying Commencement of Port Harcourt Standard Gauge Rail - Minister
Daily Trust
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, has said the government is sorting out financial issues as it concerns the award of the Port Harcourt standard gauge rail line… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Is Next to Fly to London, Says Chairman
Daily Trust
Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has said the airline is the next in line to launch flight operations to the United Kingdom. Read more »
Uganda: 'Police Aircraft Buyers Should Be in Jail'
Nile Post
The fixed wing aircraft was acquired in 2019 for $7 million (about Shs30 billion). Read more »
March 29
Uganda: Police to Sell 'Idle' Sh28 Billion Aircraft
Nile Post
Police have said they are in the process of selling off the 9-seater 5XPEF/P180 PIAGO AVANTI bought in 2019 for shs28 billion. Read more »
March 28
South Africa: Girl, 8, Thought to Be Sole Survivor After Bus Goes Over Cliff
DW
A bus went over a cliff in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo. South Africa's transport minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Read more »
South Africa: Government Officially Scraps Disastrous E-Toll System [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It's finally official. Gauteng motorists can now breathe a sigh of relief following the government's official announcement and gazetting of its decision to scrap the disastrous… Read more »
Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Boost Safety and Efficiency of Tanzania's Key Railway Line [press release]
World Bank
vital railway segment linking Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, to Isaka is set for major improvements benefitting nearly 900,000 people thanks to newly approved financing from… Read more »
Eritrea: Russia's Pacific Fleet Frigate Arrives in Massawa
Shabait
The Russian Pacific Fleet frigate, Marshal Shaposhnikov, arrived today, 28 March, for a five-day port call in Massawa, commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between… Read more »
South Africa: Heightened Police Visibility This Easter Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
Law enforcement and border security measures are in place to ensure the safety of all this Easter holiday period, Cabinet said on Thursday. Read more »