Substantial good news in latest Ctrack Transport & Freight Index
The Ctrack Transport & Freight Index for June shows that South Africa’s transport and freight volumes increased 20.6% compared to […]
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Port of Ngqura celebrates milestone
The developing Port of Ngqura, owned by Transnet National Ports Authority, celebrated a milestone this week, with the arrival of the first vessel discharging cargo for Osho […]
Plans under way to build R20m Klipspruit pedestrian bridge
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has approved the development of a R20-million pedestrian bridge over railway tracks in Klipspruit, owing […]
Gauteng invests R30bn in transport infrastructure
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has invested more than R30 billion in the past three years on public infrastructure […]
Transport key to continental integration, says minister
Intercontinental integration is not feasible without transport playing a critical and strategic role in ensuring that African countries are linked through roads, railway lines, shipping routes and air transport connections, says Deputy Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga.
Africa’s transport leaders drive free trade agenda
National development across Africa continues to support the commitment undertaken by the 54 members of the African Union in Addis […]
DBSA committed to funding infrastructure projects throughout SADC
With low levels of electrification hindering economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa – where 78% of the population is reliant on […]
Changamwe-Mariakani dual carriageway project launched
President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned the construction of the long-awaited 11.3-km Changamwe-Mariakani dual carriageway to ease congestion on the busy […]
Rail transport crucial for intra-African trade growth
A rail system, when combined with all forms of transportation, could play a strategic role in intra-African trade growth, by the […]
Chapman’s Peak drive closed
Chapman’s Peak drive, in the Western Cape, has been closed until further notice after about 15 m3 of rock came down on the […]
Tanzania: Ministry reserves 4.5trl/- for flagship projects
The Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication has unveiled a massive 4.5trl/- budget, which among other things will cover flagship […]
AJ Roofing Transport Services delivers anything everywhere.
No load is too big or too small for us. We at AJ Roofing Transport strive to deliver Transport Services […]
Gauteng spends millions in road upgrade
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has launched a R237-million project aimed at rehabilitating the R28 route between […]
When women connect, the world changes
The Women in Construction Awards, held during the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo, is a collaborative platform dedicated to […]
Women led departments show support for women in construction and transport sectors
South Africa’s National Department of Human Settlements and Department of Women in the Presidency areset to participate in the 5th […]
Kenya: This Is the Year Nairobi Finally Welcomes Standard Gauge Rail
This will be the year of the railway – perhaps mimicking 1899, when the current railway reached Nairobi. By then, […]
Tanzania: construction of major airport terminal on course
The construction of a major airport Terminal in Tanzania is well on course, minister for Works, Transport and Communications Prof Makame Mbarawa […]
R20m to address Gauteng’s transport challenges
About R20m will be spent on three projects which will address some of Gauteng’s public transport challenges.
Feasibility study on Gautrain expansion project completed
Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Dr Ismail Vadi says the feasibility study on the possible expansion of the Gautrainrail network has been completed. The proposed routes under investigation […]
Bridge City development to offer small business incubation
Part of agriculture and agroprocessing group Tongaat Hulett and the eThekwini municipality’s Bridge City mixed-use development is being earmarked for small business incubators, with the integrated rapid public transport network set to benefit existing and emerging businesses.
Trade agreements in the spotlight at Export Week
South Africa’s increasing international presence has led to several trade agreements being negotiated with other countries. Facilitating the growth of […]
Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system to reach Sandton central by 2018
rapid transit (BRT) system to Sandton central within the next two years. Rea Vaya started operations in 2009, and already runs between Parktown, Doornfontein and […]
Dangote Cement procures 1,000 brand-new-trucks to facilitate distribution
As part of the initiative to widen access and improve on the availability of cement in all parts of the […]
DEA to roll out second phase of NMT programme
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has secured a €5-million grant from the German development bank KfW to finance a […]
Site work begins on R1bn Gauteng train manufacturing plant
Site clearing and earthworks for the R1-billion Dunnottar train manufacturing facility, in Ekurhuleni, which is being developed by the Alstom-led (61%) Gibela consortium,
FAW is a silver sponsor for African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2016
FAW is a silver sponsor for African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2016. Africa’s leading construction, concrete and cement show […]
China to build major new African railway from Mali to the coast
Chinese state-owned rail giant China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has signed agreements together worth approximately $2.7bn
Africa’s transport sector a major focus in mega-project spending in 2015
Investment and construction in Africa’s transport sector continues to grow apace as the continent looks to the importance of ports, […]
Traffic congestion costs SA over R1bn
New forms of mobility are needed to ensure the escalating cost of traffic congestion is brought to a halt, Johannesburg […]
Tanzania to construct a US$ 15bn rail network
Tanzania is set to construct a US$ 15-bn new rail network that will see the country’s transport infrastructure improve as […]
Support for Limpopo’s ailing road infrastructure
To better manage, maintain and improve Limpopo’s ailing road infrastructure, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed […]
African airports in massive expansion
The majority of airports in Africa are undergoing expansion in a bid to cater for rapidly growing passenger and cargo […]
US$710m more for Zambian Road construction programmes
The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) of Zambia has allocated US$710mn for road infrastructure development and services for the 2015 […]
Tanzania to spend $14bn on railways
Tanzania plans to spend $14.2-billion to construct a new rail network in the next five years financed with commercial loans, […]
Sanral to rehabilitate Moloto Road
Construction work on the dangerous R573 Moloto road linking Pretoria to Mpumalanga and Limpopo province is set to begin after […]
Transport, energy projects contribute to 46% rise in Africa construction investment
Investment in African megaprojects increased by 46% to $326-billion in 2014, mainly as a result of higher investment in transport, […]
Mali awards US$11bn railway project to Chinese companies
The Mali government has entered into a US$11-bn contract with Chinese companies to boost Mali’s economy and service delivery to […]
Head of Tanzania’s port authority suspended
The acting director of Tanzania’s port authority has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations he violated procurement procedures. The […]
Zaha Hadid unveils plans for world’s largest airport terminal
China, which currently boasts the world’s largest building (the New Century Global Center), and soon the world’s tallest pair of […]
Joburg named South Africa’s ‘greenest’ metro
The City of Johannesburg, whose environmental policy innovations include an integrated waste management plan covering all relevant environmental legislation, has […]
Modernisation of Gauteng public transport ‘a priority’
The modernisation of public transport infrastructure is one of the top priorities for Gauteng and forms part of the provincial […]
Kenya’s ambitious road construction project starts
The ambitious 10,000-km roads construction project embarked upon by the government of Kenya has started. The roads will be constructed […]
South Sudan moves ahead with $700m highway plans
Construction of a US$700m, 400-km-long highway from Juba to Rumbek, is set to proceed following the ground breaking of the […]
Transport planning key to meet infrastructure objectives – Minister
In an effort to accelerate transport planning in South Africa, Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters officially launched the National Transport […]
Chinese rail group, Transnet sign MOU
Freight logistics utility Transnet signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with locomotives manufacturer CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive (CSR) on Thursday, […]
Angola to strengthen railway network
Angola is set to construct an additional 10600 km railway network at a cost of 50 billion US dollars on […]
Germany sets aside R70m for SA transport project
The German government has committed a further R70-million towards the second phase of the Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) programme. The NMT […]
Aerotropolis to be constructed at OR Tambo International Airport
OR Tambo International Airport where the new aerotropolis will be constructed Plans are under way for the construction of an […]
Mali eyes $9.5bn rail projects to unlock iron ore, bauxite deposits
Landlocked Mali aims to diversify its mining sector away from gold with Chinese-built rail projects worth $9.5-billion that would link […]
Cape Town’s MyCiTi route wins SAICE award
A section of Cape Town’s MyCiTi infrastructure, which aims to link residents with economic and recreational hubs through public transport, […]
3000 km of roads to be constructed in Kenya
The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 km […]
3000 km of roads to be constructed in Kenya
The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 km […]
Zambia initiates a number of road construction projects to open up economy
Chembe bridge in Zambia: construction of the Lubembe River bridge is also part of the planned roads construction projects Luapula […]
Work for 20,000 from construction of Gibela’s train manufacturing facility
Construction of 600 000-m2 Alstom-led Gibela train manufacturing facility in Ekurhuleni IN Gauteng is set to begin mid 2015, with […]
Liberia airport facelift planned
Roberts International Airport (RIA): renovations and expansion will help handle more passengers and airlines Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has invited […]
Climate Summit prompts $175bn boost for green transport in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and its sister institutions have committed to providing US$175bn in finance to boost sustainable transport […]
Govt chooses cement over bitumen for new road projects
Cement will be used as the raw material for new road projects The government has decided to abandon bitumen—the popular […]
$3bn plan for Mozambique port and rail authorities
Mozambican, Swazi and South African dignitaries at the official inauguration of the Maputo Corridor JOC Photo: Duane Daws Mozambican port […]
87 railway construction teams and equipment arrive in Kenya
87 construction teams have arrived in Kenya from China to ensure the construction of the Standard Gauge railway, which will […]
Uganda dominates transit cargo at Mombasa Port
Import cargo to Uganda through the Mombasa port has increased as the landlocked country remains the dominant destination for goods […]
Gauteng’s plan for nonmotorised transport infrastructure
To stimulate use of nonmotorised transport (NMT) and reduce the province’s overall carbon emissions, the Gauteng Roads and Transport Department […]
Gauteng’s plan for nonmotorised transport infrastructure
To stimulate use of nonmotorised transport (NMT) and reduce the province’s overall carbon emissions, the Gauteng Roads and Transport Department […]
Transport: Riding the rails in Ethiopia and Kenya
Ethiopia and Kenya are in a race to complete ambitious railway projects, but while Addis Ababa is in a frenzy […]
