January 29
South Africa: Government Condemns Torching of Putco Buses
SAnews.gov.za
The Ministry of Transport has called on law enforcement to arrest those responsible for the torching of 50 Public Utility Company (PUTCO) buses and ensure that they are prosecuted… Read more »
South Africa: Deadline for F1 Bid Extended
SAnews.gov.za
The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Under Investigation Over Flight Delay Complaints
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Kenya Airways (KQ) over alleged violations of consumer protection regulations following multiple complaints… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Listing for 2025 Jobs At Car Company Toyota Kenya
Africa Check
A job ad on Facebook claims Toyota Kenya has just over 900 vacancies for 2025. But the company says the ad is fake. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Klm/Martin Air Service Suspends Service to Harare
The Herald
THE Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has urged exporters to the European Union (EU) to use regional airfreight hubs and connections through Ethiopia, Doha and Dubai when… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zacc to Break Drivers' Licence Corruption Chain
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is focussing on corruption reports involving driving school instructors who allegedly collaborate with Vehicle Inspectorate… Read more »
January 28
South Africa: Johannesburg Fire Leaves Families Displaced - South African News Briefs - January 28, 2025
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South Africa: COSATU Condemns Torching of Putco Buses [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) condemns in the strongest terms the burning of 51 Putco buses in Mpumalanga overnight. Read more »
Nigeria: 5,421 Killed, 31,154 Injured in 2024 Road Crashes Nationwide - FRSC
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it arrested no fewer than 21,580 traffic offenders between January and December 2024 across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory… Read more »
Kenya: Engineers Call for Nullification of Aisha Jumwa's Appointment As KRB Chair
Capital FM
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the nullification of Aisha Jumwa Katana's appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), citing lack of… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Governor Proffers Solution to Tanker Explosions in Nigeria
Premium Times
There has been an increase in petrol tanker explosions across Nigeria in recent times. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 10 800 Drivers Arrested in Blitz
The Herald
More than 10 800 commuter omnibuses, pirate taxis, and 265 touts have been arrested under the ongoing police operation, code-named "No to Mushikashika, Pirate Taxis and Lawlessness… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Transport Co-Op Aims to Restore Order in Bindura
The Herald
A cooperative for transporters has been launched in Bindura to curb unruly behaviour and lawlessness at CBD ranks and terminuses. Read more »
January 27
Kenya: Jambojet Halts Flights to Goma Amid Escalating Conflict
Capital FM
Jambojet, Kenya's budget airline, has suspended flights between Nairobi and Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), due to escalating conflict and the closure of Goma's… Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Fuel Scoop At Tanker Accidents - NOA Warns Nigerians
Vanguard
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its public awareness campaign against the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from crashed tankers, warning citizens to avoid… Read more »
Malawi: Mzuzu Airport Maintenance Underway As Malawi Prepares for Flight Resumptions
Nyasa Times
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport, Peter Dimba, has announced the commencement of maintenance works at Mzuzu Airport. These works include extending the runway from… Read more »
Mozambique: Mini-Bus Drivers Block Maputo-Katembe Bridge
AIM
Traffic across the suspension bridge over the Bay of Maputo came to a halt on Monday when drivers refused to pay the toll for using the bridge. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Jambojet Suspends Nairobi-Goma Flights After M23 Rebels Announce Seizure of Key Eastern DRC City
Capital FM
Jambojet has suspended Nairobi-Goma flights after M23 rebels announced the seizure of a key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Promises to Tarmac 97 Kilometers of Lusalira-Nkonge-Ssekabule Road
Nile Post
President Museveni has yesterday while addressing the liberation day day ceremony, he pledged to tarmac the 97-kilometer Lusalira-Nkonge-Ssekabule road, which has long been a thorn… Read more »
Kenya: Fahari Aviation to Host Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in March
Capital FM
Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, will host the inaugural Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium on March 18-19, 2025, in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Issues Mandatory Rules for Commercial Vehicles
Capital FM
The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a draft regulation for operation of Commercial Service Vehicles. Read more »
Uganda: Loan Schemes for Boda Boda Riders in the Offing, Says Museveni
Nile Post
President Museveni has said he is going to set up loan schemes for boda boda riders, with an intent of saving them from exploitation by private companies giving out boda bodas on… Read more »
Nigeria: Prepaid Meters - University Don Alleges Massive Extortion of Customers By Discos' Officials
This Day
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Nigeria: Sahco Makes History, Records Highest Aircraft Turnaround Time
This Day
Nigeria's major handling company, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, has made history by recording the highest aircraft turnaround time in Nigeria with Ethiopian Cargo… Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Turkish Flight Circles Entebbe Skies for Three Hours
Nile Post
The airline has not revealed the technical problem is cited but in 2023, a bird strike forced another of its flights to go into an emergency holding pattern and land back at… Read more »
