June 22, 2022
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Petrol Crisis Inspired Locally Produced Electric Bicycles #AfricaClimateHope
People need to move around. Whether it's going to school or buying the basics, we need to move from place to place, but how we do that moving has a profound impact on other species… Read more »
June 07, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 7, 2022
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March 25, 2022
South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers Call End to 3-Day Strike
E-hailing drivers from Bolt, Uber, DiDi, UberEats and Indriver have gone on a national 3-day strike to demand government action in regulating the e-hailing sector. Read more »
March 24, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 25, 2022
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South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 24, 2022
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March 23, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 23, 2022
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March 14, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 14, 2022
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March 08, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 8, 2022
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December 16, 2021
Africa: Electric Vehicles Alone Won't Save Us, We Need Walkable Cities, Experts Say #AfricaClimateCrisis
Electric vehicles (EVs) appear to be the future of transportation but what role do they play in meeting global goals on climate change? Read more »
November 25, 2021
Africa: Commitments Signed to Build an Electric Battery Industry in the DRC
The DRC-Africa Business Forum 2021 kicked off with a bang on Wednesday, November 24 in the Congolese capital. A series of firm commitments have been signed for the development of a… Read more »
May 18, 2021
Africa: A Mandela Says 'Slow Down', in UN 30 kph Campaign
Zoleka Mandela, who lost a child in a traffic accident, is calling on motorists to slow down to save lives – to 30 kph, or 20 mph, in urban areas. Read more »
December 09, 2019
South Africa: BREAKING NEWS: Passenger Rail Service Placed Under Administration
The troubled Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Prasa, has been placed under administration, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced. Read more »
November 19, 2019
South Africa: Minister Gordhan to Meet Striking Airline Unions
A meeting between Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and striking unions at South African Airways (SAA) has been called to mitigate the industrial action by the National… Read more »
October 11, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: President's Staff Killed in Cargo Plane Crash
A cargo plane carrying presidential staff crashed in eastern Congo on Thursday, killing all eight passengers and crew, a presidential advisor told Reuters on Friday. Read more »
August 06, 2019
South Africa: Deborah Cox Slams South African Airlines Over 'Scariest' Flight
Deborah Cox is so disappointed with South African Airlines after a nightmare flight experience. Read more »
July 08, 2019
Africa: The Long Road to Fixing Africa's Infrastructure Deficit - Here's How
Samaila Zubairu - an accomplished Infrastructure development finance specialist with over 29 years of professional experience who the third President & Chief Executive Officer… Read more »
July 05, 2019
Ethiopia: What's Behind Addis Ababa's Plan to Ban Motorcycles
The government will ban the use of all motorcycles in the capital of Addis Ababa as of July 7, 2019. Read more »
June 07, 2019
South Africa: South African Airways Appoints Zukiswa Ramasia as Interim CEO
National carrier South African Airways has appointed Zukiswa Ramasia as its interim CEO following the resignation of Vuyani Jarana last week. Read more »
May 22, 2019
East Africa: Marine-Based 'Blue Economies' Offer Massive Potential
Developing ocean-based resources in areas such as fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, transport and ports, mining and energy, could generate U.S. $20.8 billion a year for the… Read more »
April 23, 2019
South Africa: Easter Weekend Road Death Toll Down 40% - Transport Minister
Speaking at a roadblock at the Marianhill toll plaza in Durban on Sunday, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed statistics indicating that Easter Weekend road fatalities… Read more »
March 22, 2019
Ethiopia: Boeing Charged Extra for Safety Features - Report
The New York Times is reporting that the downed Ethiopian and Indonesian 737 MAX jets may have lacked "two notable safety features" - because manufacturer Boeing charges extra for… Read more »
March 15, 2019
Africa: Crash Victims' Families May Sue Boeing - Report
The families of the 157 people who died in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday may sue the aircraft manufacturer, Boeing and its insurers, for compensation to the tune of… Read more »
March 14, 2019
Ethiopia: Families Visit Ethiopian Airlines Crash Site
The families of those who died on board the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 have been allowed to visit the site for the first time, al Jazeera reports. Read more »
March 13, 2019
Ethiopia: Pilot of Ethiopian Airlines Plane Reported Flight Control Problems - CEO
The pilot of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 had "flight control problems" shortly before the fatal crash, the company's chief executive has told CNN. Read more »
March 10, 2019
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Nairobi Crashes
An Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa crashed en route on Sunday morning, leaving no survivors, the airline has announced. Read more »