Launching its inaugural event in October 2013, TransAfrica, a new Transport, Infrastructure & Investment Expo, will bring together thought leaders and market players within the African transport industry for deliberation […]
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Transnet issues R1,5 billion domestic bond
Investor confidence in Transnet has been boosted with the state owned enterprise issuing a R1,5 billion five-year bond through its programme to raise funds in the local debt capital markets. […]
New head for province’s top department
Jacqui Gooch, has been appointed as the new HOD for the Department of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape taking up the position at the beginning of November.The […]
Eastern Cape ports to boost industry
Some view it as a sleeping giant, but the Eastern Cape has developed its own maritime industry over the years, which is set to become an economic power. Plans are […]
What is the price of bad roads?
When your truck is trying to avoid the potholes along the secondary roads that serve the coal belt in Mpumalanga, or bouncing over corrugated dirt roads in the Northern Cape, […]
Improving infrastructure in Africa
An action plan to improve transport infrastructure within the SADC region is in place and funds are being sourced to deliver these requirements by 2027. The plan was highlighted at […]
Transnet powers ahead as Market Demand Strategy gathers momentum
Revenue up 9,4% to R50,2 billion Rail volumes grow to 207,7 million tonnes Ebitda up 11,5% to R21,1 billion. Capital investment increased 23,4% to R27,5 billion. Revised seven-year infrastructure investment […]
Namibia seeks to boost Foreign Direct Investment
The Namibia Investment Seminar showcases Foreign Direct Investment opportunities in key enterprise areas, including mining, agriculture and agro-processing, logistics, manufacturing and education. The seminar, hosted by the Ministry of Trade […]
Zimbabwe still weak in terms of logistics, needs $24.5 b to rehabilitate roads in next 5-10yrs: World Bank
The ease of moving goods and services across borders is an important indicator of the quality of trade and transport facilitation in a country but unfortunately Zimbabwe is still weak […]
Private Public Partnerships’ invitation in Zimbabwe
Revitalising its infrastructure is imperative for the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) which is inviting companies to engage with it in Public Private Partnerships (PPP) This comes as the parastatal […]