July 22
Southern Africa: SADC Summit / Zim Pulls Out All the Stops. . . Top-Notch Transport System Put in Place
The Herald
Zimbabwe is poised to host one of the best SADC Heads of State and Government summits as evidenced by major preparations that are now at an advanced stage, with the Government… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Airports Receive Over 15 Million Passengers By End of June
MAP
Moroccan airports reached a new record of 15,104,579 passengers welcomed during the first six months of 2024, a 19% rise compared to the same period in 2023, according to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Terminal Operators' Chair Receives Business Leadership Award in UK
Leadership
The chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, has received the African Female Business Leader of the Year Award in London, the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Roadport Operations Above Board. . .Mayor's Utterance Detrimental to Brand
The Herald
The fight over the country's largest cross-border bus terminus, Roadport, in central Harare, is far from over with operator Mr Jefta Mugweni alleging the agreement with Harare City… Read more »
July 19
Tanzania: Dar-Dodoma SGR Train Begins Next Week
Daily News
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train operations between Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Dodoma will begin on Thursday next week as earlier planned, the Tanzania Railway… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Approves Construction of Five Major Roads, Others
Premium Times
Though there is still some paperwork to be done, the governor decided to start the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta road to relieve the people of the pain they go through… Read more »
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South Africa: African Development Bank Approves ZAR 18.85 Billion ($1 Billion) Corporate Loan for Transnet's Business Recovery Plan
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank Group has approved a ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) corporate loan to Transnet, South Africa's major freight transport and logistics company, for its… Read more »
July 18
Tanzania: Electric Train Poses Little Threat to Air Travel
Daily News
THE new electric train service, set to begin next Thursday from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, is not expected to compete immediately with the country's airlines, according to analysts. Read more »
Liberia: Grand Gedeh Lawmaker Grades Boakai-Koung Govt Over Weah-Taylor's On Road Connectivity - Vows to Support 'Yellow Machines' Deal
FrontPageAfrica
A National Executive Committee (NEC) member of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, has praised the Unity Party (UP)-led government… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Lawmaker Hails Boakai's Road Efforts
New Dawn
Opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Senator Mr. Zoe Emmanuel Pennue has commended the government's improvement of the road corridor in his county, Grand Gedeh, saying… Read more »
July 17
Kenya: High Court Suspends Ruling Declaring Mwaura's Appointment As KRA Board Chairman Unconstitutional
Capital FM
The High Court has suspended a ruling declaring Antony Mwaura's appointment as Kenya Railways Authority (KRA) board chairman unconstitutional. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines to Add Lusaka, Abuja, Harare to Its Belly of Flight Routes
Nile Post
Uganda Airlines will in September launch new flight routes to Lusaka, Abuja and Harare, officials have said. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways to Add Three Boeing Aircraft Under Dry Lease
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways plans to lease three aircraft this year to meet rising passenger demand amid fleet capacity constraints. Read more »
Ethiopia: Generations Would Be Proud of City's Corridor Dev't, Says Mayor
ENA
Addis Ababa 17/20224 (ENA)The present and future generations would be proud of the Addis Ababa corridor development that has been carried out for the last four month, Addis Ababa… Read more »
Kenya: Containers Handled At Mombasa Port to Grow By 200,000 in 2024
Capital FM
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) expects container handling at the Port of Mombasa to grow by 200,000 this year to 1.8 million. Read more »
July 16
Angola: Road Accident Leaves 15 Dead in Bié Province
ANGOP
Fifteen people died and about 30 others were injured as a result of a car accident that happened on Tuesday, in the municipality of Cuito, Bié province, Angola's central… Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Traders Perish in Head-On Collision Accident in Jigawa
Vanguard
Not fewer than 14 traders have perished in a head-on collision auto crash recorded in Kanya Babba town, Babura Local Government area of Jigawa State. Read more »
Tanzania: President Hassan Launches 107.14 Km Sumbawanga-Matai Kasanga Port Road
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has inaugurated the 107.14-kilometer Sumbawanga-Matai Kasanga Port Road, worth 150.5bn/-. Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Completes Airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims From Saudi Arabia
Premium Times
The commission said 312 pilgrims from Kwara State will be airlifted to Ilorin on an Air Peace airline flight today, marking the final leg of their Hajj journey. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Trains Set for Premium Class Following Arrival of Coaches in Mombasa
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is gearing to launch Premium Class service on the Madaraka Express trains following the arrival of four luxury coaches at the port of Mombasa… Read more »
July 15
Kenya: EPRA Increases Road Maintenance Levy By Sh7 to Sh25
Capital FM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased the Road Maintenance Levy by Sh7 to Sh25 despite public criticism of the new tax. Read more »
South Africa: Transport Department, Taxi Industry to Work Together This Term, Says Creecy
SAnews.gov.za
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has committed to working with the taxi industry to ensure that the industry fulfils its role in the transport ecosystem with greater safety. Read more »
Malawi: Nacala Logistics Moves to Increase Fuel Haulage to Lilongwe to 15 Million Litres Per Month
Nyasa Times
Nacala Logistics Limited has expressed its commitment to increasing to 15 million litres per month the amount of fuel being hauled to Lilongwe via rail transport. Read more »
Nigeria: French Shipping Firm Slams $400 Surcharge On Nigeria-Bound Cargoes, Others
Leadership
French Shipping Company, CMA CGM has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$400 per container effective 5th August on cargo originating from the United States and Canada… Read more »
Uganda: Propose Jinja Expressway Set to Greatly Benefit Commuters
Nile Post
The long-awaited Jinja Express Highway project is poised to revolutionize transportation in Uganda, offering significant benefits in terms of time savings, cost efficiency, and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Killed As Tanker Explodes On Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway
Daily Trust
Two people have been killed in a petrol tanker accident that occurred in Imope village in Oru Ijebu on the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Read more »