October 22
Zimbabwe: SA Automotive Industry Revamp Looms
The Herald
The government is planning some major changes to its industrial policy for the automotive industry by providing incentives and support to other new energy vehicle (NEV)… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Vehicles Transition to CNG and the Need for Caution
Daily Trust
The federal government's directive to convert vehicles from petrol to compressed natural gas (CNG) is a laudable step towards reducing Nigeria's financial pains from the hike in… Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024
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Nigeria: Kwara Governor Flags Off 209.77km Road Construction Project
Premium Times
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off a project for the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of 209.77 kilometres of rural roads in the three… Read more »
Nigeria: Heartfelt Condolences to the People of Majia*
Daily Trust
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we extend our deepest condolences to the people of Majia, Jigawa State, following the tragic tanker explosion that claimed the lives of more… Read more »
Kenya: Mt Elgon Makes Maiden Docking At Kisumu, Boosting Regional Fuel Transport
Business Day Africa
Oil tanker MT Elgon made its maiden call at the port, docking at the Kisumu Oil Jetty in a move set to boost fuel transport across the Great Lakes region. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Urges Lagos State to Submit Intent Declaration for Ibeju-Lekki Airport As Expression of Firm Intention
This Day
As a first intentional move to show commitment in its plan to build a second airport in Lagos at Ibeju-Lekki, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised the Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace's Heathrow Slot Request Came Late, UK Replies Keyamo
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom has finally responded to the threat by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, to restrict its carriers out of Lagos and… Read more »
Nigeria: Courier, Logistics Can Boost Nigeria's GDP By 60 Percent, Says Clmi Boss
This Day
The Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Professor Simon Emeje, has said the courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria's gross domestic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Byo Men Up for Stealing Car
The Herald
TWO Bulawayo men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle in Harare early this month. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Over Directive to Foreign Airlines to Patronise Local Caterers
Daily Trust
Nigerian firms lose out of $17.8bn market Read more »
October 20
Ethiopia: Transport, Logistics Sector Advancing to Provide Services Suitable for Ethiopia's Growing Economy - Minister Alemu
ENA
Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime said the transport and logistics sector is working to provide services suitable for the country's growing economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Owners Urge Govt to Fix Oyo-Ogbomosho Highway to Avoid Another Mishap
This Day
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) yesterday called on the federal government to urgently fix the Oyo-Ogbomosho highway to avert the kind of petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: The 'Kaboom' Discussion
Leadership
The explosion of a car at a NIPCO CNG (compressed natural gas) station at Aduwawa in Benin city on Wednesday, October 16, 2024; has sparked more fears in the minds of those opposed… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - I Lost My Son About to Wed - Dad
Vanguard
A bereaved father, Suleiman Sani, has narrated how he lost his 25-year-old son, Nura Suleiman, who was about to wed in last Tuesday's tanker explosion in Majia, Taura Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Victor Boniface, Survives Car Crash in Germany
Daily Trust
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has survived a crash in Germany. Read more »
October 18
Africa: African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says
VOA
Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Buhari Opposed Locating Transport University in Daura - Amaechi
Daily Trust
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday revealed that his former principal and former President Muhammadu Buhari opposed his decision to establish University… Read more »
Somalia: KQ Halts Mogadishu Flights Months After Relaunch
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled its flights to Somalia, less than a year after reintroducing the route, citing difficult operating conditions. Read more »
October 17
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion... 109 Victims Given Mass Burial, 54 Hospitalised
Leadership
Majiya village of Taura local government area in Jigawa state and the entire state was thrown into confusion and mourning following a petroleum tanker explosion which resulted in… Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten to Shut Nation's Ports Over 9 Months Unpaid Salaries
Vanguard
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has decried the nonpayment of nine months of salaries owed to its members employed by the Council for the Regulation of Freight… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Removed From Aviation Watchlist As Compliance Score Rises - Keyamo
Vanguard
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's minister of aviation and aerospace development, has announced that the country's compliance score on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) index has improved from… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Aviation Sector Ranks High On Global Compliance Index - Official
Premium Times
The government said the resulting impact will be felt in increased flight regularity, the expansion of serviced routes, and competitive ticket pricing, ultimately benefiting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Review Gasoline Transport Safety Protocols After Deadly Blast
VOA
Authorities in Nigeria have announced plans to review safety protocols for the transportation of gasoline after a deadly tanker accident and explosion in Jigawa state killed more… Read more »
