The Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) 2014 has confirmed its speaker-line-up and it includes leading names in the industry who boast years of experience and rank highly in their fields. […]
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Committing to building a better Africa
At the end of the African Development Bank’s 49th Annual meeting, bank leaders pledged to rally efforts towards building an Africa that is more inclusive, integrated, and with better infrastructure. […]
Annual shutdown of the railway line between Komatipoort and Mpangeni
Between 12 and 21 June the railway line between Komatipoort and Mpangeni will be closed for the annual line closure. The purpose of the shut down is to catch up […]
Transport: the key to Africa’s growth
By Abbas Jamie With major infrastructure, water and telecommunications projects forging ahead, Africa’s time has arrived. As commented by George Soros, chairman of Soros Fund Management: “Africa [is] one of […]
The Switzerland of Africa
From landlocked to land-linked – Rwanda is striving to become the regional trade hub by capitalising on its location between East, West and Central Africa to serve its neighbours. In […]
U.S $18 Billion needed for infrastructure revamp
To rehabilitate its run-down infrastructure and attract more foreign direct investment, a United Nations expert says Zimbabwe requires $18 billion. Amarakoon Bandara of United Nations Development Programme was speaking at […]
Standard & Poor’s lowers credit rating on Mozambique
Though it has lowered Mozambique’s rating from a B+ to a B for both long term debt in local and foreign currency, Standard’s & Poor (S&P) confirmed its outlook on […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: TMSA programme to close early
On 4th December 2013, the UK’s Secretary of State for International Development announced the early closure of the TMSA programme. As TMSA understands this decision has been informed by a […]
Air cargo market continues moderate recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has released its latest analysis of demand for air cargo around the world. Note the observation on the air cargo market in Africa: African […]
Innovation: Key to growth
Collaboration and innovation is critical to improving the country’s GDP, according to Dr Beverley Waugh, executive director of the South African Shippers Council. The South African Shippers Council recently surveyed […]