Update on RTMS, from the National Steering Committee meeting, held on 18th November 2014 and 20th January 2015. South Africa introduced new regulations, including the 80kph sign required on the […]
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Reducing road accidents
Research shows 90% of all accidents are in part due to human error and 57% entirely attributable to human error. This is according to the Driver Information Bureau (DIB), which […]
The passing of Mike Scott
Mike passed away recently, at the good age of 75. This milestone cannot be allowed to pass without FESARTA paying tribute to one of its most ardent supporters, since it […]
FESARTA update on fire in Kasumbalesa DCDG
This is a statement from FESARTA, concerning the accident at Kasumbalesa. “FESARTA is advised of a horrific accident occurring at the Customs parking area on the DRC side of the […]
Trucks explode in Kasumbalesa
There are unconfirmed reports of five drivers burnt to death at the Kasumbalesa border post in Zambia. According to a report from FESARTA the incident occurred at around 17:00 Zambian […]
Truck ban in Swaziland
Because of the number of fatal accidents involving trucks during peak hours, Swaziland has banned trucks from its highways between 16:30 and 18:30. According to Barney Curtis from FESARTA, the […]
Addressing non-tariff barriers at international level
Regional business organisations met in Cape Town to address the effect of non-tariff barriers on trade. This event was held under the auspices of the South African Institute of International […]
New non-tariff barrier registered – number 633
According to FESARTA the traffic authorities at Dondo, near Beira, are harassing foreign drivers over the documents that the drivers carry. Of particular note is the vehicle registration document for […]
Impact and VAT of e-tolls
Transport operators are experiencing an increase in the costs of moving goods through Gauteng as a result of the implementation of e-tolls. Simon Foulds speaks to industry experts to find […]
Moving freight effortlessly across Africa
As countries across Africa gear themselves towards growing and stimulating inter-regional trade, the transport corridors being developed across the continent are important passageways for the movement of freight. Though the […]