November 06
Uganda: Pistol Concealed in Passenger Baggage Intercepted At Entebbe Airport
Nile Post
John Bosco Twesigye, URA's NII In-Charge at Entebbe, confirmed that the firearm was found in the luggage of a passenger who had arrived from Nairobi aboard Kenya Airways on Sunday,… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
allAfrica
Read more »
South Africa: Murdered Cape Town Taxi Driver - Family Calls for Probe
GroundUp
Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Conduct Multi-Pronged KZN Visit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal over the next three days. Read more »
Liberia: LRA Conducts Refresher Training for Over 60 Customs Examiners
Liberian Observer
Ganta, Nimba County, Nov 5, 2024 - The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has completed a week-long capacity-building and refresher training for over 60… Read more »
Nigeria: Port Congestion / Stop Soliciting Customers On Port Access Roads - Ttp to Truck Operators
Vanguard
The Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) has urged truck operators to stop soliciting customers along port access roads, emphasizing that this is crucial for reducing congestion and… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC to Buy Choppers for Patrol
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it will soon purchase choppers for patrol operations through private public partnership arrangement. Read more »
November 05
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Receives Africa's First Airbus A350-1000
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines, the biggest carrier in Africa, received the first A350-1000 passenger plane in Africa named: "Ethiopia: Land of Origins" from Airbus company in a ceremony held… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Boosts Fleet With Six E190 Aircraft, Signs Pact On Mro
Daily Trust
United Nigeria Airlines is to boost its fleet with six new Embraer Aircraft (E190s) with the first of the planes arriving last weekend. Read more »
Uganda: Deadly Potholes On Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway - Motorists Fear Rising Accident Rates
Nile Post
The Mbarara-Bushenyi highway has become a hazardous route for motorists due to the proliferation of dangerous potholes. This once vital road is now a daily threat, with drivers… Read more »
South Africa: People With Disabilities Demand Better Access to Public Transport
GroundUp
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning Read more »
Nigeria: Shippers' Council to Move Against Freight, Other Costs
Vanguard
The Nigerian Shippers' Council, NSC, in collaboration with sister agencies of the Federal Government, such as the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Commission, NIMASA, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Shippers Council Projects $10bn Growth in 5 Years
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) is projecting a $10 billion growth in the shipping sub-sector of the nation's economy. Read more »
November 04
Seychelles: Seychelles to Test Digital Traffic Tech for Road Offences
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles is to introduce a digital traffic enforcement trial initiative for eight weeks to improve road safety in the small island state, according to a high-level official. Read more »
Nigeria: Motorists in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina Lament Bad Roads
Premium Times
Some roads in the state, though motorable, are pothole-ridden, causing recurring road crashes. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Road - FG Increases Compensation to Property Owners
Premium Times
The federal government has increased the compensation amount for property owners affected by the construction of Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Read more »
Nigeria: Battery Problems With Evs? How SAN Diego Lemon Law Covers Electric Cars
Daily Trust
As electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models like SUVs continue to gain popularity, many drivers enjoy the environmental benefits and cost savings. However, like any vehicle, these… Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - Anxiety As More Increase in Air Fares Looms
Vanguard
...Flight schedules'll be properly managed - Operator Read more »
Nigeria: Neos Airlines Reconnects Nigeria, Italy in Direct Flight After Long Hiatus
This Day
Major Italian flag carrier, Neos Airlines, has commenced direct flight services from Milan to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Read more »
November 03
Uganda: Minister Oboth Helps Distribute Tricycles and Wheelchairs to PWDs in Tororo
Nile Post
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth has distributed 50 tricycles and wheelchairs to Persons Living with Disabilities in Tororo District. Read more »
Nigeria: CNG Vehicles - We Can't Afford N1.5m Conversion Rate - Motorists
Leadership
As the federal government promotes the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles due to the continuous rise in petrol price, motorists across the country have said that they… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno Receives Two Additional Aircraft for Ibom Air
This Day
Akwa Ibom State Government has received two new CRJ 900 Bombardier series aircraft, thus increasing the fleet of Ibom Air. Read more »
November 02
Rwanda: Four Most Common Misconceptions About Electric Vehicles in Rwanda
New Times
Despite Rwanda's commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation (green transport) and reducing carbon emissions, several misconceptions continue to cloud the adoption of… Read more »
November 01
Morocco: Morocco Foils Attempted Drug Smuggling in Nador, Seizes Over 63k Psychotropic Tablets, 550g of Cocaine
MAP
Moroccan Security and Customs officials operating in the center of Beni Ansar (Nador) thwarted on Thursday evening an attempt to smuggle 63,074 psychotropic tablets and 550 grams… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Vows Action After Deadly Kuwadzana Road Accident
263Chat
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, has vowed to enforce stricter road safety measures to protect the nation's commuters following a tragic accident… Read more »
