March 21
Nigeria: FG Moves to Address Under-Utilization of Ports
Daily Trust
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola said that the federal government should give the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) all the backing necessary to… Read more »
March 20
South Africa: Can South African Airways Soar After Sale Falls Through?
DW
South African Airways' future hangs in the balance after a deal to keep it in business failed. The Takatso Consortium wanted to buy a controlling stake in the airline -- but… Read more »
Kenya: MOA Faults Govt On Traffic Crackdown Following Increased Accidents
Capital FM
The Matatu Owners Association has faulted the government for initiating a countrywide traffic crackdown following increased accidents. Read more »
South Africa: SAA-Takatso Deal Should Be Probed By Special Investigating Unit, MPs Say, but Gordhan Disagrees [analysis]
Daily Maverick
'We would be failing in our duties as MPs if we did not ask Minister Gordhan to explain how SAA will sustain itself after 18 months.' Read more »
South Africa: NPA to Seize Property Belonging to Prasa Fraudster
GroundUp
Former engineering head Daniel Mtimkulu had his salary more than doubled after fraudulently claiming a doctorate and a job offer from a German firm Read more »
Malawi: Mwanza Border Collects K18 Billion Every Month From Over 70 Mobile Trucks
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Revenue Authority has disclosed that Mwanza border is the highest collection point of entry in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Commit to Enhance Transport Along Northern Corridor
New Times
Government officials from Rwanda and Kenya convened to bolster cooperation between the two nations and enhance transport services along the northern corridor, aiming to strengthen… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministry to Tighten Traffic Laws
The Herald
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructural Development wants tighter enforcement of traffic laws to reduce carnage on the roads following several fatal accidents in recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Western Cape Accident - 13 Bodies Now in Zim
The Herald
The bodies of 13 Zimbabweans who died in a bus accident in Western Cape, South Africa, have arrived back home by road via the Beitbridge border post for burial in the country. Read more »
March 17
Zimbabwe: 5 Teachers Perish As Toyota Aqua, Haulage Truck Crash
New Zimbabwe
Five teachers from Munyati Primary School situated a few kilometres outside Kwekwe perished in a horrific road traffic accident on Friday afternoon. Read more »
East Africa: Int'l Community Must Heed Ethiopia's Seaport Demand
Ethiopian Herald
- The East African region port deal should be given global emphasis considering its greater significance to the entire Horn of Africa (HoA) region, the former US diplomat said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Private Operators Vow to Modernize Transport, Logistics
Ethiopian Herald
Private operators expressed commitment to apply a game changing approach to ensure modern transport and logistics service. Read more »