October 25
South Africa: Only One Bridge Links Kwanobuhle to Kariega After Floods
GroundUp
Two bridges in the area were damaged Read more »
Nigeria: All 8 Passengers in Bonny Chopper Disaster Feared Dead - Police
Vanguard
NSIB investigates helicopter crash Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima's Plane Damaged in New York, CHOGM Trip Cancelled
Premium Times
It is the second time in five months that Mr Shettima would cancel an official trip due to plane problem. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Expands Aviation Partnerships With Key Int'l Agreements
Liberian Observer
... at International Civil Aviation Air Service Negotiations 2024 event in Malaysia Read more »
Nigeria: To Avert Plane Crash, Govt May Shut Down Enugu Airport Over Deteriorating Runway
This Day
The federal government may shut down Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for the rehabilitation of the runway, to make it safe for air travellers. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Chigiti Refers Petition Challenging Proposed Adani JKIA Takeover to CJ Koome for Empanelment
Capital FM
The High Court has referred the petition challenging the proposed takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani to Chief Justice Martha Koome for the… Read more »
October 24
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Takes Third Place On Global Ranking of Scariest Countries to Drive in
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has been ranked the third scariest country to drive in, globally, by the Scrap Car Comparison, a guide website headquartered in the United Kingdom. Read more »
Namibia: Work Stoppage Ordered At Windhoek Airport Road Construction After Fatal Accident
Namibian
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has instructed the construction company Zhongmei Engineering Group to stop its work on the airport road… Read more »
Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Reopens Routes to Monrovia
Liberian Observer
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, is excited to announce the resumption of its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bureau Launches Investigation Into Helicopter Crash
Premium Times
"The operator indicated that the helicopter had 2 hours and 15 minutes of fuel endurance." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Sign Nine Bilateral Air Service Agreements in Malaysia
The Herald
Zimbabwe is expected to sign nine bilateral air services agreements during the ongoing International Civil Aviation Organisation Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2024) being… Read more »
Nigeria: Bodies of 3 Oil Workers Recovered, 5 Missing As Helicopter Crashes in Rivers
Leadership
Three bodies have been recovered while search operations were ongoing as a helicopter, Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, crashed into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Pulls Out of Commonwealth Summit As 'Foreign Object' Hits His Plane in U.S.
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has aborted his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Electric Vehicle Training Program Launched At Makerere University
Independent (Kampala)
Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves €443.3m, $141m for Fighter Aircraft, Ammunition
Leadership
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the acquisition of credit facilities for procuring fighter aircraft and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves N740bn for Major Road Projects
Leadership
The federal government has approved a series of high-profile road projects, including N740 billion for the Berger section of the Abuja-Kano road, as part of the administration's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, South Africa to Meet Over Road Traffic Accidents
The Herald
Officials from Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to meet next week to discuss how to deal with the scourge of road traffic accidents and the movement of dangerous goods between the… Read more »
October 23
Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Monrovia
Liberian Investigator
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, is set to resume passenger services to Liberia's capital, Monrovia, starting November 30, 2024. The airline will offer three weekly… Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Wins African Low-Cost Airline Title for Third Consecutive Year
Capital FM
Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet has been named Africa's Leading Low-Cost Airline for the third year in a row by the World Travel Awards, which recognize excellence in the tourism… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Flights Into Zim Rise 19pc in Three Months
The Herald
Zimbabwe's aviation sector recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2024 after all of the country's airports recorded increases in the number of flights compared to the… Read more »
October 22
Zimbabwe: Harare Imposes New Restrictions On Public Transport to Ease Congestion
263Chat
The City of Harare has announced measures aimed at curbing traffic congestion in the capital, particularly during peak hours. Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Sales Drop Due to Shortage of Shipping Vessels
Namibian
Namibia has recorded a decline in uranium exports due to a shortage of shipping vessels and containers suitable for transporting uranium. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Sensitises Over 1,000 Auto Mechanics On CNG Adoption
This Day
As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), has… Read more »
Liberia: Cica Motors-Liberia Rebrands to Cfao Mobility-Liberia
Liberian Observer
Local automotive solutions provider CICA Motors Liberia is now CFAO Mobility Liberia Inc. Read more »
