Air Zimbabwe is firing more than a third of its workforce to prevent the state-owned airline from going bankrupt. The airline has debts of about US$330 million, Transport Minister Joram […]
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Minister wants Uber drivers to apply for public transport licences
Minster of Transport Joe Maswanganyi wants Uber drivers to apply for public transport licences in order to operate in line with South African legislation. Talking to Xolani Gwala on Talk […]
City of Cape Town hits hard on motorists in transport blitz
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Services have impounded more than 200 taxis since last week during a transport blitz, which was focused on operators without permits or those operating in contravention […]
Park Station’s R400m revamp includes new transport facility and Rea Vaya routes
Transport in southern Africa is set to be revolutionised by a R400m revamp for Johannesburg’s iconic Park Station. The revamp‚ is expected to be completed in October 2018‚ and is […]
Daimler launches locally-built buses
German automotive manufacturer, Daimler is targeting commercial vehicle market with its Kenyan-built bus models. The company known for vehicle models, Mercedes-Benz, will stick with DT Dobie as its distribution partner […]
Bid rigging in Prasa train deal: Government welcomes contract ruling
Government has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court judgment that set aside a questionable locomotive contract, the ministry of transport has said. Prasa’s “unlawful” tender for new locomotives was rigged […]
Two main causes of truck accidents on our roads
The lenient laws governing truck ownership and usage, combined with a lack of quality maintenance on trucks may explain the number of truck related road accidents and fatalities witnessed on […]
Treasury rushes to South African Airways’ rescue
Treasury says it has decided to transfer funds from the National Revenue Fund to South African Airways to allow the airline to pay back its debt to Standard Chartered Bank, […]
O.R Tambo robber shot dead, another arrested at cargo precinct
An armed robber was shot dead and another arrested after they held up Swissport security guards at the cargo precinct of O.R Tambo International Airport on Saturday morning, management of […]
Container trade expands despite contrary corridor performance
There continues to be a noticeable disparity in performance between the two core trade corridors of East Africa. Container trade in the Northern Corridor, which serves Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan […]