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Demystifying Transnet’s “back to rail” strategy
Transnet’s much publicized “back to rail” strategy is a much talked about concept within the transport industry, particularly the road freight industry, but with very little understood as to the […]
How to effectively boost intra-African trade
One of the noteworthy criticisms of Africa at present is the continent’s inability to satisfactorily boost intra-African trade. Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, James Milne, says boosting the levels […]
Conflict over conflict of interest
Mozambique: Conflict over conflict of interest Anti-corruption legislation has become a hot potato, as self interest combines with difficult legal issues to create a confused debate. A proposed code of […]
Freight forwarders to freely work in EA
Freight forwarders in East Africa will soon be able to transact business across the region after the introduction of a training program aimed at harmonizing their practicing certificates. The Federation […]
Boom time for Africa’s passenger air traffic
It should spell boom times for airlines but as things now stand few are benefiting, says Comair CEO Erik Venter. “Comair would fly all over Africa if it were possible,” […]
Road fund ‘performing well’
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has been ranked as among the better performing countries in the road sector in Africa, according to a World Bank report.The report titled ‘Tanzania’s Infrastructure: A […]
Etihad’s inaugural flight to Nairobi touches down
Etihad Airways’ inaugural passenger flight to Kenya has touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. The new daily, two-class A320 service is the airline’s first passenger service […]
Africa bogged down by poor logistics
Poor trade logistics derail industrialisation in sub-Saharan African countries, including Tanzania, according to the latest report on Light Manufacturing Industry in Africa issued by the World Bank. In the report, […]
South Africa losing ground as Africa’s trade gateway
South Africa’s membership of the bloc of leading emerging economies and its unique position in Africa heralded the country’s role as a gateway into the African continent. However, trade experts […]