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 […]
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Digitisation of SA rail services overtaking most advanced economies
The passenger rail system of South Africa (Prasa) is undertaking a comprehensive digital upgrade, which includes a partnership with Siemens. The electrical engineering company is implementing a new high tech […]
Joburg developing into a public transport friendly city
With public transport demand expected to almost double by 2040, the City of Johannesburg is increasingly prioritising investment in public transport infrastructure and services across the metropolis. The city of […]
SA government tried to assist General Motors before its exit
South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the decision by General Motors to pull out of SA comes on the back of sustained efforts by government in recent years […]
Djibouti opens $590m Doraleh mega port
The $590m Doraleh mega port, Djibouti’s new ultra-modern mega port was opened earlier this week. This is with a view to facilitate the country’s efforts towards providing world class shipping […]
Transnet locomotive deals exposed in GuptaLeaks
An AmaBhungane and Scorpio expose has revealed how President Zuma’s friends and their associates are diverting billions of Rands from Transnet’s purchase of locomotives into various offshore accounts. It is […]
Scania establishes vocational training scheme for heavy vehicles in Ghana
Scania has established Ghana’s first vocational training scheme for heavy vehicle service technicians. Scania and other industry partners will provide in-kind and personnel support with additional funding from the German Corporation for […]
Prasa to produce 580 trains for new development
President Zuma was among the delegates to attend the launch of the new (Prasa) trains in Pretoria today, which will travel the northern Corridor of the Metro Rail Commercialised Passenger Train. Speaking […]
R573 Moloto Road will rejuvenate SA economy
Newly appointed Minister of Transport, Joe Maswanganyi has said that the R4.5 billion Moloto Road project by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will not only help scale […]
Port of Cape Town gets new manager to whip it into shape
The Transnet National Ports Authority has made a few appointments for various port manager positions including the appointment of Port of Cape Town’s first black female manager, Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, who takes over the reins from Sipho Nzuza. Dweba-Kwetana […]