May 24
South Africa: Country Faces Critical Shortage of Nurses, Healthcare Network Says - South African News Briefs - May 24, 2023
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Tanzania: Mixed Opinions As MPs Drum for PPP in Ports' Operation
Daily News
MEMBERS of Parliament have aired mixed opinions over involvement of the private sector in the operation of Dar es Salaam Port, as part of efforts to continue improving efficiency… Read more »
May 23
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
Tanzania: Dar, Djibouti Ports Beat Mombasa in New World Bank Ranking
Daily News
THE Dar es Salaam Port has climbed up by 49 places in the World Bank's latest ranking on the most efficient ports globally. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Replaces NAMA MD As Minister Defends Reorganisation in Aviation
Daily Trust
The sack fever in the Aviation industry deepened yesterday as the federal government relieved the acting Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr… Read more »
May 22
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushes for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Save Cost
New Times
In the abundance of natural gas deposits in Tanzania, the public is advised to convert their petrol or diesel-fueled vehicles to natural gas so as to save cost and reduce carbon… Read more »
Liberia: TRANSCO CLSG Links With Omvg Network to Boost Its Transmission Capacity
FrontPageAfrica
TRANSCO CLSG has been holding high-level coordination meetings with the authorities of the Organization for the Development of the Gambia River (OMVG) to synchronize the landmark… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Rolls Out Road Safety Campaign in Schools
New Times
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has launched an all-out Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness campaign in schools across the country as part of the national efforts to influence… Read more »
May 21
Tanzania: Road Safety Infrastructure to Save Children in Three Schools
Daily News
TANGA Region has commenced the construction of a road safety infrastructure that will benefit over 5,600 pupils of three primary schools in Duga Ward. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Uber, Kenya Police to Enhance Road Safety
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Ride-hailing company Uber has collaborated with the Kenya Traffic Police to enhance road safety in Nairobi. Read more »
May 19
Ghana: 10 Percent Transport Fare Reduction - ...Commercial Drivers Defy Gprtu Directive to Reduce Fares
Ghanaian Times
Three days after the announcement by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road and Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) that transport fares have been… Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Govt Diverts Kenya Bound Empty Trucks to Lwakhakha
Nile Post
Government through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and their counterparts in Kenya have gazetted Lwakhakha border as the main exit point for all empty cargo trucks crossing into… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Renames Aviation Ministry
Daily Trust
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday renamed the Ministry of Aviation as Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace. Read more »
May 17
Rwanda: Uganda Resumes Works on Rail Link to Rwanda
New Times
Construction works on East Africa's ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Says 'No' to City of Cape Town Bid to Take Over the Trains
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City must just move people off the lines, says Sindiswe Chikunga Read more »
Ghana: Govt Considering Development of Special Economic Zone At Tema Port to Drive Trade
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is considering the development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) within the Tema port enclave to drive investments and trade. Read more »
South Africa: Beijing's Offer of Help in Power Crisis Was Why Eskom Chief Tagged Along to China - Gordhan [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Eskom acting CEO Calib Cassim, and two others, went along to China to assess an offer of assistance, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan told MPs on Wednesday regarding the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges CBN to Release $717.5 Million Trapped Airlines' Funds
Premium Times
The Senate also called on the CBN to allocate $25 million to airlines operating in Nigeria at its fortnightly dollar auction. Read more »
Kenya: Public Service Vehicles Mulling Raising Fares Amid High Fuel Cost
Capital FM
Operators of public service vehicles (PSVs) have threatened to raise fares due to the high cost of fuel, resulting in lower earnings. Read more »
Kenya: American Firm to Pilot Hydrogen-Electric Delivery Trucks in Nairobi
Capital FM
Ronn, an American firm that builds clean vehicle solutions, is in talks with a Nairobi group to pilot a hydrogen electric delivery truck. Read more »
Rwanda: Over Rwf3 Billion Nkombo Boat to Sail in December
New Times
The highly anticipated Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023. This development aims to enhance… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Aviation Experts Discuss Sustainability Issues Amid Challenges
Premium Times
The experts spoke during the second edition of the FAAN National Aviation Conference held in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 40,000 People Die Annually in Road Accidents in Nigeria - FRSC
Premium Times
FRSC says road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and disability in Nigeria Read more »
Tanzania: Govt to Build 2000-Kilometre Roads This Year
Daily News
TANZANIA is set to make history with the government eyeing to ink a deal next month for the construction project of 2000 kilometre roads this year. Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Eastern Cape Premier's PhD Proposal Was Fake, Report Says - South African News Briefs - May 15, 2023
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