Egypt, Tunisia seek to boost transport cooperation

The transport ministers of Egypt and Tunisia have agreed on boosting cooperation and exchanging expertise to achieve best interests of their countries. Egypt’s Kamel el Wazir, in a meeting with his Tunisian counterpart Rabie al Mejidi via video conference on Tuesday 29/3/2022, discussed proposals to enhance cooperation in the field of maritime transport, whether through navigation lines between the two Arab countries or between Egypt and Europe through Tunisia. The meeting also took up cooperation among navigation companies in the two Arab countries to offer shipping and logistics services at…

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DP WORLD LAUNCHES E-COMMERCE PLATFORM DUBUY.COM IN TANZANIA

A part of the leading global logistics provider DP World, DUBUY.com opens a new digital trade corridor for Tanzania and the East Africa region The wholesale platform brings efficient, reliable B2B eCommerce to Tanzania, enabling market access for businesses of all sizes Uniquely, the new digital trading corridors created by DUBUY.com will be supported by the physical corridors DP World has built across the African continent, including ports, terminals, and logistics operations DP World today announces the launch of its wholesale e-commerce platform DUBUY.com in Tanzania. The online marketplace will…

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INAUGURATION OF THE LONGEST BRIDGE IN SENEGAL, THE LARGE TOLL BRIDGE OF FOUNDIOUGNE, NAMED NELSON MANDELA

This Saturday, March 26, 2022, the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, accompanied by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, China Xiao, and the Minister in charge of infrastructure, Mansour Faye, proceeded to the inauguration of the large toll bridge of Foundiougne. The 1.3 km long infrastructure that crosses the Saloum River in the commune of Foundiougne in the west of the country, was financed to the tune of 45 billion CFA francs (about 77 million USD) by the State of Senegal and Eximbank of China.…

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THE PERFECT IMPERFECTION OF ONLINE SHOPPING

Humankind has come a long way since we “shopped” for goods by bartering with our neighbours. “Here’s a fish in exchange for a bunch of carrots and a cabbage” evolved into “here’s 50 cowrie shells for a chicken”. Then came the first coin in the form of the Mesopotamian shekel, and some 5 000 years later, it is the digital age, and we shop and pay not with cash but with clicks. The COVID-19 crisis fuelled unprecedented growth in e-commerce. According to a McKinsey report on “The future of work after…

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THE AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM: CATALYZING FINANCING FOR GAME-CHANGING ABIDJAN-LAGOS HIGHWAY PROJECT

The construction of the  1,081-kilometer Abidjan-Lagos highway will have a significant impact on the economies of five West African countries – Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Valued at $15.6 billion and led by the Economic Commission of West African States, this transformative public-private partnership project was the largest investment opportunity showcased at the Africa Investment Forum virtual boardrooms held from 15 to 17  March 2022. The Africa Investment Forum is a transactional, multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary platform that raises capital for large-scale investments in Africa. In advance of the…

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MERIDIAM SIGNS THE CONTRACT FOR THE FIRST ELECTRIC BUS IN AFRICA IN DAKAR

Meridiam has just signed the concession contract for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar. This project, that Meridiam will implement with its partners Keolis and Fonsis is the first of its kind in Africa[1], and represents a total investment of more than €135 million. It includes the operation and maintenance for 15 years of this new clean public transport network, entirely dedicated to 100% electric buses. It is expected to be operational in the summer of 2023. This project will create about 1000 direct and local jobs, with…

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SENEGAL: GTS-SA AND SENTER SA SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DIAMNIADIO STATION

In order to have a large number of passengers, the Regional Express Train (TER), launched last December, must rely on other means of public transport. It is in this context that GTS-SA and SENTER SA signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday, March 17, 2022. This agreement signed by the General Manager of Grands Trains du Sénégal (GTS-SA), Mr. Samba NDIAYE, and the General Manager of the National Company for the Management of the Regional Express Train Heritage: SENTER-SA, Mr. Abdou Ndéné SALL, aims at a common exploitation of the…

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eWAKA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES GREEN RESPONSE TO AFRICA’S EXPANDING TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

Fund Raising Effort Underway to Develop Local African Assembly Facility and to Further Expand Robust IT Capabilities eWAKA (eWAKA.tech), Africa’s new market entrant that is spearheading sustainable mobility options to enhance the region’s economic prospects, today officially launched a green response to Africa’s expanding transportation requirements. eWAKA is currently fund raising to develop a local African assembly facility and to further expand the existing IT capabilities for increased client security and improved operating performance of their transportation vehicles. eWAKA offering consists of a comprehensive line of electric vehicles for multiple customer…

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DP WORLD HOSTS AFRICA FORUM AT EXPO FLOW PAVILION TO DISCUSS THE ROLE OF TRADE IN UNLOCKING THE CONTINENT’S POTENTIAL

DP World hosted the Africa Forum at its EXPO Flow Pavilion on Wednesday 16th March Keynote speeches and panel events explored both the unique challenges and untapped potential for Africa in global trade NBA All-Star, business leader and humanitarian, Dikembe Mutombo, featured as special guest DP World today hosted the Africa Forum at its Flow Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Convening thought leaders, industry experts and over 60 DP World clients and partners from across the continent to discuss Africa and its future, the event explored the unique challenges and opportunities…

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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY CONFIRMS THE INDEFINITE SUSPENSION OF COMAIR’S AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE

Following the 24hour precautionary suspension of Comair PTY Ltd.’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) privileges on Saturday morning 12 March 2022, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) confirms that the AOC is now indefinitely suspended pending the Operator addressing all the findings as communicated by the Regulator on Saturday morning. The SACAA recognises the efforts of the Operator to close the findings as speedily as possible and in this regard the Operator started dispatching the evidence to the Regulator from the evening of Saturday 12 March 2022. The inspectorate team…

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