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Air Tanzania introduces flights to Johannesburg
Air Tanzania, the flag carrier airline of Tanzania, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights to … read more
Uganda's Railway Expansion: A €2.7bn Contract with Yapı Merkezi
The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has inked a €2.7 billion contract with Yapı Merkezi, a Turkish firm. The agreement involves the construction of an electrified standard gauge railway stretching 273 kilometers from Malaba, located on the Kenyan border, to Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The Eastern Railway Projec… read more
MV Uhuru II delivered to Kenya Railways
In a pivotal development poised to significantly enhance regional commerce and economic growth, the Honourable Soipan Tuya, Defence Cabinet Secretary, in collaboration with Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, presided over the ceremonial transfer of the MV Uhuru II to the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) at t… read more
South Africa recovery gains momentum
South Africa is set to see further growth in tourism as it aims to surpass pre-pandemic arrival levels, with significant air capacity and market developments on the horizon.
“With tourist arrivals tracking at 8.5 million in 2023, which is 83% of 2019 figures, we are confident in our trajectory for continued recovery an… read more
Why AI might be a game-changer for Africa
At Airtel and MTN Group, two of the largest such firms in Africa, he applied artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help understand the consumer behaviour of 200 million mobile users in 20 countries, and designed ways of driving their consumption of products.
He won awards for his work, but as his career progressed, he felt unfulfilled.… read more
Zambia government recaplitalizes Zambia Railways
The Zambian government is actively pursuing an accelerated strategy to secure additional grant funding for the comprehensive, long-term refurbishment of its railway system. This system stretches from Chingola, located in the heart of the nation's copper mining region known as the Copperbelt, all the way to Livingstone, a city situa… read more
Climate change is significantly affecting Africa's well-known Serengeti and Maasai Mara
The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa.
Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration s… read more
Railway development in Africa: Why is this a good idea?
Dr. Lubinda (Mufalo) Sakanga, acting as a delegate for both the Southern Africa Railway Association and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recently gave an influential speech at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, held in Abidjan. His discourse highlighted the pressing need for a significant change in the strategy … read more
Tourism and Export sectors upsurge boost earnings
Tanzania has seen notable uptick of tourism and export sectors in the year ending July, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) latest economic monthly review for July shows that the increase of tourists not only boosts revenue for local businesses but also contributes to the national eco… read more
Airlink increased flights to Maputo and Daresalam
Airlink, the leading regional carrier in South Africa, is thrilled to announce the introduction of an additional daily service to Maputo, Mozambique, effective from 01 October 2024. This strategic move is part of Airlink's ongoing commitment to providing increased connectivity and convenience for its valued customers.
With… read more
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