Category: Transports

South Africa Calls on SADC Countries to Strengthen Collaboration in the Railway Sector

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South African Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, on Tuesday called on the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to strengthen their collaboration in the railway sector, an industry that continues to face a myriad of challenges. The connectivity between the railways of SADC countries offers numerous opportunities to provide cost-effective and seamless rail transport services to their populations. However, the region’s railway industry has been grappling for several years with challenges such as crime, theft, and vandalism, as well as the impact of climate change, said Ms. Creecy…

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Qatar Airways expands its foothold in Africa with the acquisition of 25% of Airlink

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Qatar Airways has announced a new milestone in its growth strategy in Africa with the acquisition of a 25% stake in the South African regional airline Airlink. This announced strategic partnership marks a significant step for both carriers and opens new perspectives for the African aviation market. “Our investment in Airlink once again illustrates how we consider Africa as a key element of our future. This partnership not only demonstrates our confidence in Airlink, a resilient, agile, financially sound company governed by rigorous principles, but also in Africa as a…

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EAC Partner States urged to fast track liberalisation of the Air Transport Market

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The East African Community (EAC) Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Hon. Andrea Aguer Ariik, has urged EAC Partner States to expedite the signing of the EAC Air Transport Market (Liberalisation) Regulations as part of efforts to enhance regional integration and stimulate economic growth in East Africa. Hon. Ariik’s plea comes in the wake of concluded development of the Regulations for Liberalisation of the Air Transport Market in the EAC Region. The regulations are expected to be submitted to the 19th Meeting of EAC…

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Nigeria: President Tinubu Launches Compressed Natural Gas Buses, Heralding a New Era in Nigerian Transportation

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In a significant move towards sustainable and cost-effective transportation, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu inaugurated 30 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses in Abuja on Monday. This initiative marks a pivotal step in Nigeria’s efforts to revolutionize its public transport system and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. The locally manufactured hybrid buses, with a combined capacity to transport 3,000 passengers, were donated by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This collaboration between the government and private sector underscores…

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Ethiopian Airlines to Build Africa’s Largest Airport for $6 Billion

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline, has taken a significant step towards becoming a global aviation powerhouse. The airline has signed an agreement with Dar Al-Handasah, an international consulting firm, to design and oversee the construction of a mega-airport near Bishoftu, 42 kilometers east of Addis Ababa. Scheduled to open in 2029, this new airport is set to revolutionize aviation in Ethiopia and Africa. With a capacity to handle 100 million passengers annually and accommodate up to 270 aircraft, it will become the largest airport on the continent. This initiative comes…

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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Reconstruction And Dualisation Of Adenta-Dodowa Road

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President Akufo-Addo said this latest effort will be a welcome addition to the impressive strides by his government in the road network nationwide The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of government’s determined pursuit to transform the road infrastructure of the nation, has on Thursday, 8th August 2024, cut the sod for the dualisation of the 22km Adentan to Dodowa road project. Originally reconstructed in 1998, this vital inter-regional road, connects Ghana’s capital to the Eastern and Volta regions and beyond, thus forming part of government’s…

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Euroairlines consolidates its presence in the African market with a partnership with Tarco Aviation

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The Sudanese airline, which flies to the Middle East, Egypt and Ethiopia, will have access to aggregators, consolidators and travel agencies from the network of more than 50 BSPs in which the Spanish airline is present Madrid, August 7, 2024. African airline Tarco Aviation has selected Euroairlines to manage the distribution of all its domestic and international routes following the signing of a partnership agreement between the two companies. Through this partnership, Tarco Aviation will have access to an extensive network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more…

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The African Development Fund grants $135 million to Comoros to modernize its port infrastructure

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a record financing of $135 million for the Union of the Comoros. This ambitious project aims to transform the country’s port infrastructure, thereby boosting regional trade and the economic development of the archipelago. Key points of the project: Modernization of Moroni and Boingoma Ports Construction of new docks (240m in Moroni, 136m in Boingoma) Improved accommodation capacities for ferries and fishing boats Facilitation of Regional Trade Modernization of customs administration Creation of a national single window Development of…

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ASECNA Strengthens Its Commitment to Air Safety in Africa at Its 73rd Ministerial Meeting

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The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) held its 73rd meeting of the Committee of Ministers on July 26, 2024, in Ouagadougou. This crucial event marked significant advances for aviation in Africa. The opening ceremony, chaired by Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Joachimson KYELEM de Tambèla, emphasized the strategic importance of air transport for the continent. The Prime Minister stressed the need to preserve ASECNA’s resource-pooling model, recalling the agency’s three founding pillars: solidarity, quality of human resources, and the pursuit of excellence. Honoré SAYI, President…

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The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation & Smart Innovations (ICTA 2024) to be held from July 29 to 31, 2024

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From July 29 to 31, 2024, Arusha, Tanzania will host the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation & Smart Innovations (ICTA 2024). This event, which also celebrates the 10th anniversary of ICTA, will take place at the Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts under the theme “Safe, Smart and Sustainable Transport Systems for Global Economic Growth”. Organized by the Global Transportation Professional Networking Group in collaboration with several national and international organizations, including the Tanzania Roads Association (TARA) and the International Road Federation (IRF), this conference aims to build capacity for…

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