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African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and RoadDuncan Miriri

For public transport to keep running, operators must find ways to outlast coronavirus

For public transport to keep running, operators must find ways to outlast coronavirus

By Yale Z Wong 30 Mar 2020

Monorail presents a world of opportunities for South Africa

Monorail presents a world of opportunities for South Africa

By Aubrey Lekwane 13 Feb 2020

Could sleeper trains replace international air travel?

Could sleeper trains replace international air travel?

23 Jan 2020

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

11 Sep 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

When the going gets tough, the tough get railing

When the going gets tough, the tough get railing

Benji Coetzee 4 Jul 2018

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Ejiofor Alike 13 Dec 2017

Photo by Kholodnitskiy Maksim on Unsplash

Nigeria needs $16bn to construct, modernise rail lines

Sani Tukur 9 Oct 2017

Photo by Alexander Shustov on Unsplash

Future state of heavy haul rail network in Africa critical

14 Sep 2017

Alexas_Fotos via

Railway development key to improving access to Southern Africa hinterland countries

29 Aug 2017

Richard Stupart via - TAZARA Railway crossing a bridge near the Zambian-Zimbabwean border.

Three railway firms to harmonise work

Rosemary Mirondo 7 Sep 2016

Hansueli Krapf via

N$958 million dual carriageways for the coast

Eveline De Klerk 6 Jul 2016

Risky business: China's economic slowdown and Sub-Saharan Africa supply chains

Risky business: China's economic slowdown and Sub-Saharan Africa supply chains

16 Feb 2016

Transnet's Brian Molefe is keen to help small- and medium-sized business to build components needed for the Telkom locomotives locally and in Africa. Image: Transnet

Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways'

Amanda Visser 9 Jun 2014

TFR's Siyabonga Gama has urged SADC countries to put considerably more money into improving Africa's railway infrastructure. Image:

Transnet seeks greater SADC investment in rail networks

Mpho Sibanyoni 29 May 2014

RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 Mar 2014

Zambia's battered railway infrastructure will get a boost from plans to open a new line between the copperbelt and Angola. Image:

Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

Mark Allix 5 Feb 2014

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

3 Jun 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

Africa needs economic integration

Mariam Isa 27 Mar 2013

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African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Duncan Miriri 22 Nov 2021

For public transport to keep running, operators must find ways to outlast coronavirus

For public transport to keep running, operators must find ways to outlast coronavirus

Yale Z Wong 30 Mar 2020

Monorail presents a world of opportunities for South Africa

Monorail presents a world of opportunities for South Africa

Aubrey Lekwane 13 Feb 2020

Could sleeper trains replace international air travel?

Could sleeper trains replace international air travel?

23 Jan 2020

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum to spotlight collaboration benefits for economic growth

11 Sep 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

When the going gets tough, the tough get railing

When the going gets tough, the tough get railing

Benji Coetzee 4 Jul 2018

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Apapa port not conceived to receive trucks, fuel tankers

Ejiofor Alike 13 Dec 2017

Photo by Kholodnitskiy Maksim on Unsplash

Nigeria needs $16bn to construct, modernise rail lines

Sani Tukur 9 Oct 2017

Photo by Alexander Shustov on Unsplash

Future state of heavy haul rail network in Africa critical

14 Sep 2017

Alexas_Fotos via

Railway development key to improving access to Southern Africa hinterland countries

29 Aug 2017

Richard Stupart via - TAZARA Railway crossing a bridge near the Zambian-Zimbabwean border.

Three railway firms to harmonise work

Rosemary Mirondo 7 Sep 2016

Hansueli Krapf via

N$958 million dual carriageways for the coast

Eveline De Klerk 6 Jul 2016

Risky business: China's economic slowdown and Sub-Saharan Africa supply chains

Risky business: China's economic slowdown and Sub-Saharan Africa supply chains

16 Feb 2016

Transnet's Brian Molefe is keen to help small- and medium-sized business to build components needed for the Telkom locomotives locally and in Africa. Image: Transnet

Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways'

Amanda Visser 9 Jun 2014

TFR's Siyabonga Gama has urged SADC countries to put considerably more money into improving Africa's railway infrastructure. Image:

Transnet seeks greater SADC investment in rail networks

Mpho Sibanyoni 29 May 2014

RRL Grindrod says it is building international quality locomotives at at least 30% less than the cost of its competitors. Image: RRL Grindrod

Grindrod moots 'much cheaper' trains

Razina Munshi 28 Mar 2014

Zambia's battered railway infrastructure will get a boost from plans to open a new line between the copperbelt and Angola. Image:

Grindrod, Northwest Rail to develop copper railway in Zambia

Mark Allix 5 Feb 2014

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

Japan offers US$10bn to Africa

3 Jun 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

Africa needs economic integration

Mariam Isa 27 Mar 2013