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Ethiopian Cargo connects Africa, Europe with new routes
Ethiopian Cargo connects Africa, Europe with new routes
Ethiopian Cargo has launched two new cargo routes to Europe: Milan, Italy and Zaragoza, Spain... read
Court orders that Prasa board be reinstated
Court orders that Prasa board be reinstated

KARL GERNETZKY

The High Court in Pretoria ordered the immediate reinstatement of the former board at the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa)... Read

Tech disruption hits SA road freight industry
Tech disruption hits SA road freight industry

Following the lead of tech innovators in the taxi industry, South Africa's road freight sector is reportedly set for a similar shake-up. Read

Adcock opts to snap up Virtual Logistics
Adcock opts to snap up Virtual Logistics

Alistair Anderson

Adcock Ingram has acquired private group Virtual Logistics, a national and cross-border fine-distribution firm, as it looks to expand its distribution capacity... Read

Logistics & Transport
Preventative maintenance can prevent ‘that sinking feeling'
Preventative maintenance can prevent ‘that sinking feeling'

Louw Kannemeyer

Potholes are the bane of many motorists who take to roads across South Africa. The persistent rains in recent months across large parts of the northern provinces have again led to frustration... read
Aviation
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British Airways investing millions of pounds in enhancing customer experience
From new lounges to the latest generation Wi-Fi, British Airways recently launched its investment plans for customers with a focus on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for all... read
Fastjet taking you places with its new campaign
Fastjet taking you places with its new campaign
With the aim to better connect African customers with the airline and encourage them to become frequent fliers, fastjet has launched a new, strategic 'Taking you Places' campaign... read
South African Express needs government intervention
South African Express needs government intervention

Linda Ensor

Financially troubled, state-owned airline, South African Express (SAX), has had to fork out millions to get its four grounded aircraft operational again... read
Distribution
Bell Equipment announces a 30% black-woman-owned empowerment transaction
Bell Equipment announces a 30% black-woman-owned empowerment transaction
Bell Equipment, a manufacturer and distributor of heavyweight equipment, announced that it had entered into a broad-based black economic empowerment agreement with SiBi Capital, an entity entirely owned and managed by black women... read
Transport
Barloworld Transport addressing shortage of truck drivers
Barloworld Transport addressing shortage of truck drivers
One of the biggest roadblocks to ensuring the safe and efficient transport of goods on South Africa's roads is without a doubt the severe shortage of skilled and experienced truck drivers. Barloworld Transport is addressing this problem... read
WTM Africa 2017 numbers are up
WTM Africa 2017 numbers are up

Issued by WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA

With just three weeks until the opening of an even bigger and better WTM Africa, the team is extremely thrilled to have seen a significant increase in both buyers set to attend the show, as well as pre-registered visitors... read
International
London to impose new charges to cut 'lethal' pollution
London to impose new charges to cut 'lethal' pollution
LONDON, UK: Drivers of the most polluting cars will be charged to travel into the centre of London from 2019, Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday, describing his city's air as "lethal"... read
Hermes to deploy 1500 emission-free delivery vehicles
Hermes to deploy 1500 emission-free delivery vehicles
STUTTGART, Germany: Hermes and Mercedes-Benz Vans have entered into a strategic partnership which will see the courier company receive electric vehicles for its fleet. read
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Africa
Kenya Airways, GE, Boeing donation to boost aviation training
Kenya Airways, GE, Boeing donation to boost aviation training
Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has landed high-tech aviation training devices in a joint initiative by Kenya Airways, General Electric, and Boeing... read
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SouthAfricaIn3Words: one complex country, one complex hashtag
SouthAfricaIn3Words: one complex country, one complex hashtag

Andy Walker

South Africa. Another large, populous country in southern Africa that harbours a wealth of promise, but hasn't yet lived up to it this century... read
The proposed agri land ownership Bill and its implications
The proposed agri land ownership Bill and its implications

William Midgley

If the Regulation of Agricultural Land Holdings Bill is enacted in its present form, it will have far-reaching consequences on the agricultural sector... read
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