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Nigeria flags off new standard gauge train service
President Buhari flagged off commercial train services on the country's first ever standard gauge rail track... read



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SA Express joins global effort to eradicate hunger for Mandela Day
SA Express joins global effort to eradicate hunger for Mandela Day
South African Express Airways commemorated this year's International Mandela Day by joining in the global initiative 'Stop Hunger Now Worldwide "Follow the Sun" Meal Packaging Event'... read
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Aviation
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Myeni's push for BEE slice could cost SAA billions

Stephan Hofstatter and Sabelo Skiti

SAA and its low-cost carrier Mango stand to lose billions of rands by failing to conclude a direct lease agreement with international aviation company Macquarie... read
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Popularity leads Lufthansa to upgrade Cape Town-Frankfurt route to year-round service
In light of the growing importance of the Cape Town-Europe route, Lufthansa German Airlines will extend the direct flight service between Frankfurt and Cape Town to year-round... read
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Emirates plans to upgrade Joburg route with flagship A380
Emirates announced that it will upgrade one of its four daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg to an Airbus A380-800. Once launched... read
Shipping
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SOLAS amendment could lead to more than just increase in safety
While this initiative has the potential to improve safety across the industry, companies should bear in mind that the amendments could also increase the cost of ocean freight transport... read
Recipient of the NOSA award in the middle, Vuyani Mtati, SHEQ Manager PE, received six awards.
TPT scoops multiple awards at NOSA awards ceremony
Transnet Port Terminals received a number of awards at the NOSA Eastern Region Awards 2016. Recipients included... read
Transport
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Effective transport key in managing the waste tyre problem
REDISA supports the local tyre recycling industry through infrastructure investment, business support and research on new applications for waste tyres... read
Warehousing
Finding solutions to disrupted Wi-Fi in the warehouse
Finding solutions to disrupted Wi-Fi in the warehouse

Cari Van Wyk

I spoke to Riaan Graham from Ruckus Wireless sub-Saharan Africa, about the role of Wi-Fi in warehousing and finding technology/solutions to address disrupted Wi-Fi connectivity... read
International
Amazon delivery via Prime Air drone.
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Amazon to test delivery drones in Britain
Amazon announced plans to test delivery drone technology in Britain, as the US online commerce giant tries to advance the idea safely... read
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Africa
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Africa in demand from business, tourists
While trading conditions may be less than favourable, airlines around the world are positioning themselves to be more competitive and cost effective... read
Pan-African air traffic project to improve aviation safety
Pan-African air traffic project to improve aviation safety
Air accidents in Africa account for roughly 20% of the worldwide total even though the continent has just 3% of global air traffic... read
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Business
Rising Star Award winners announced
Rising Star Award winners announced
The winners of the 5th Annual Standard Bank Rising Star Awards were announced at Sandton Hilton on 22 July. The Rising Star Programme - operated by BlackBark Productions... read
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