Archive for the ‘Transportation’ category
Overcoming the challenges of transporting goods into Africa
Transporting goods across Africa can be challenging, and without the necessary experience, logistics services companies could face some serious delays.
African air travel expected to grow steadily over next 20 years
Boeing forecasts that carriers in Africa will experience steady growth over the next 20 years as air travel on the continent continues to grow with the economy.
Chinese firm in talks to build high-speed rail project in South Africa
China Railway Group is in talks with South Africa’s government to build a US$30 billion high-speed rail project.
Kenya Airways launches Angola route
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has launched flights to Luanda, Angola.
How safe is it to fly in Africa?
The recent death of 11 people, including well-known Australian businessman Ken Talbot and other executives of Sundance Resources, when their plane crashed in the Republic of the Congo has again turned attention to air safety in Africa.
Low cost carrier introduces competition on Maputo route
South African low cost carrier, 1time airline, last week announced it will operate five flights a week between Johannesburg and Maputo, Mozambique, commencing 12 August 2010.
Obstacles to intra-regional trade in West Africa
The low ratio of intra-African trade to total African trade despite rising intra-African trade values has been traced to some tariff and non-tariff barriers to the trade.
South Africa’s high-speed train opens for public
South Africa’s first high-speed train service, the Gautrain, last week officially opened for the public, just in time for the World Cup kick-off.
Kenya Airways launches flights to Southern Sudan
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has launched daily flights to Juba, the capital of Southern Sudan.
Transport infrastructure and services opportunities in Ghana
Investors are invited to invest in Ghana’s transport infrastructure and services. Identified as one of government’s priority areas, the sector offers exciting opportunities.
