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Ships are seen from a plane window, passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt. Source: Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Egypt completes trial run of new Suez Canal channel extensionYusri Mohamed and Menna Alaa

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

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Doctor Philip Moreira, a gynaecologist and department head at Dalal Jamm Hospital, rides his electric bicycle while commuting to the hospital in Dakar, Senegal, 21 October 2024. Reuters/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo

Senegal's urban cycling trend offers chance to boost green transport

By Sofia Christensen 8 Nov 2024

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Imperial secures majority stake in Kenya-based logistics group

Imperial secures majority stake in Kenya-based logistics group

Andries Mahlangu 17 Feb 2017

Africa pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Africa pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Hilary Joffe 16 Feb 2017

Turkish Airlines now flies directly between Antalya and Algeria

Turkish Airlines now flies directly between Antalya and Algeria

14 Feb 2017

Picture: Supplied

The future of out-of-home is here, with Uber (of course)

6 Feb 2017

AIIM acquires 60% stake in DSM Corridor Group Tanzania

AIIM acquires 60% stake in DSM Corridor Group Tanzania

3 Feb 2017

- The Ethiopia-Djibouti train line in Addis Ababa. AFP PHOTO | ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER

New African railways ride on Chinese loans

Salem Solomon 27 Jan 2017

New taxi app books a ride for Ivory Coast middle class

New taxi app books a ride for Ivory Coast middle class

16 Jan 2017

Official Navy Page via - A Cameroonian Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) boat patrols the Cameroon coastal waters.

Maritime kidnappings surge in 2016

11 Jan 2017

diego_cue via - Train on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe

Overland freight costs strangle trade with neighbours, study shows

Karl Gernetzky 6 Jan 2017

Ethiopian Airlines announces new flights to link Africa and China

Ethiopian Airlines announces new flights to link Africa and China

6 Jan 2017

Entebbe Airport, Uganda.

Uganda lauded for liberalising airspace

Eronie Kamukama 21 Dec 2016

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

20 Dec 2016

Delta Johannesburg inaugural flight

Delta celebrates a decade of flying to Africa

7 Dec 2016

Image via on Twitter

Kenya's Mondo Ride launches motorcycle service

Doreen Wainainah 5 Dec 2016

UD Trucks aims for business growth in Southern and Eastern Africa

UD Trucks aims for business growth in Southern and Eastern Africa

30 Nov 2016

Supply chain risk in sub-Saharan Africa tops the chart

Supply chain risk in sub-Saharan Africa tops the chart

25 Nov 2016

ASEAN market seeks to increase bilateral trade with Africa

ASEAN market seeks to increase bilateral trade with Africa

11 Nov 2016

Multimodal West Africa draws industry to Lagos in January

Multimodal West Africa draws industry to Lagos in January

7 Nov 2016

#APE2016: Thinking 'out the port'

#APE2016: Thinking 'out the port'

2 Nov 2016

Intra-Africa trade and investment key to the growth of Africa

Intra-Africa trade and investment key to the growth of Africa

28 Oct 2016

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Local rail companies urged to 'hunt as a pack' when chasing Africa business

26 Oct 2016

Source: Faustin Niyigena/The New Times

World's first drones for medical supplies launched in Rwanda

Collins Mwai 25 Oct 2016

DHL discusses delivering healthcare to Africa

DHL discusses delivering healthcare to Africa

25 Oct 2016

Maria Mzimela (Transnet Freight Rail Durban), Mari Pennanen (Dar es Salaam DCG-DSN - Corridor Group), Khomotjo Mphahlele (Transnet Maritime School of Excellence), Nangamso Maponya (Development Bank South Africa), Zukiswa Sithole, Sylvia Siyo (Transnet National Ports Authority Durban)

2016 Women in Transport Awards winners crowned

20 Oct 2016

Gulf of Guinea. Image by 123RF

African nations hail maritime deal

17 Oct 2016

Logistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

Logistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

Bizcommunity.com 14 Oct 2016

Hon. Lydia Sindisiwe Chikunga, Deputy Minister of Transport, South Africa

Finalists for Women in Transport Awards announced

12 Oct 2016

DHL acknowledges importance of customer service for African businesses

DHL acknowledges importance of customer service for African businesses

12 Oct 2016

Navigate Bizcommunity to where the business is

Navigate Bizcommunity to where the business is

Bizcommunity.com 7 Oct 2016

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Report shows African countries can reduce trade costs through TIR system

3 Oct 2016

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Imperial secures majority stake in Kenya-based logistics group

Logistics & TransportImperial secures majority stake in Kenya-based logistics group

Andries Mahlangu 17 Feb 2017

Africa pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Construction & EngineeringAfrica pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Hilary Joffe 16 Feb 2017

Turkish Airlines now flies directly between Antalya and Algeria

Logistics & TransportTurkish Airlines now flies directly between Antalya and Algeria

14 Feb 2017

Picture: Supplied

Marketing & MediaThe future of out-of-home is here, with Uber (of course)

6 Feb 2017

AIIM acquires 60% stake in DSM Corridor Group Tanzania

Logistics & TransportAIIM acquires 60% stake in DSM Corridor Group Tanzania

3 Feb 2017

- The Ethiopia-Djibouti train line in Addis Ababa. AFP PHOTO | ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER

Logistics & TransportNew African railways ride on Chinese loans

Salem Solomon 27 Jan 2017

New taxi app books a ride for Ivory Coast middle class

Logistics & TransportNew taxi app books a ride for Ivory Coast middle class

16 Jan 2017

Official Navy Page via - A Cameroonian Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) boat patrols the Cameroon coastal waters.

Logistics & TransportMaritime kidnappings surge in 2016

11 Jan 2017

diego_cue via - Train on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe

AgricultureOverland freight costs strangle trade with neighbours, study shows

Karl Gernetzky 6 Jan 2017

Ethiopian Airlines announces new flights to link Africa and China

Logistics & TransportEthiopian Airlines announces new flights to link Africa and China

6 Jan 2017

Entebbe Airport, Uganda.

Logistics & TransportUganda lauded for liberalising airspace

Eronie Kamukama 21 Dec 2016

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

Logistics & TransportAfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

20 Dec 2016

Delta Johannesburg inaugural flight

Logistics & TransportDelta celebrates a decade of flying to Africa

7 Dec 2016

Image via on Twitter

AutomotiveKenya's Mondo Ride launches motorcycle service

Doreen Wainainah 5 Dec 2016

UD Trucks aims for business growth in Southern and Eastern Africa

AutomotiveUD Trucks aims for business growth in Southern and Eastern Africa

30 Nov 2016

Supply chain risk in sub-Saharan Africa tops the chart

Logistics & TransportSupply chain risk in sub-Saharan Africa tops the chart

25 Nov 2016

ASEAN market seeks to increase bilateral trade with Africa

Logistics & TransportASEAN market seeks to increase bilateral trade with Africa

11 Nov 2016

Multimodal West Africa draws industry to Lagos in January

Logistics & TransportMultimodal West Africa draws industry to Lagos in January

7 Nov 2016

#APE2016: Thinking 'out the port'

Logistics & Transport#APE2016: Thinking 'out the port'

2 Nov 2016

Intra-Africa trade and investment key to the growth of Africa

Marketing & MediaIntra-Africa trade and investment key to the growth of Africa

28 Oct 2016

Alexas_Fotos via

Logistics & TransportLocal rail companies urged to 'hunt as a pack' when chasing Africa business

26 Oct 2016

Source: Faustin Niyigena/The New Times

Marketing & MediaWorld's first drones for medical supplies launched in Rwanda

Collins Mwai 25 Oct 2016

DHL discusses delivering healthcare to Africa

Logistics & TransportDHL discusses delivering healthcare to Africa

25 Oct 2016

Maria Mzimela (Transnet Freight Rail Durban), Mari Pennanen (Dar es Salaam DCG-DSN - Corridor Group), Khomotjo Mphahlele (Transnet Maritime School of Excellence), Nangamso Maponya (Development Bank South Africa), Zukiswa Sithole, Sylvia Siyo (Transnet National Ports Authority Durban)

Logistics & Transport2016 Women in Transport Awards winners crowned

20 Oct 2016

Gulf of Guinea. Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaAfrican nations hail maritime deal

17 Oct 2016

Logistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

Logistics & TransportLogistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

Bizcommunity.com 14 Oct 2016

Hon. Lydia Sindisiwe Chikunga, Deputy Minister of Transport, South Africa

Logistics & TransportFinalists for Women in Transport Awards announced

12 Oct 2016

DHL acknowledges importance of customer service for African businesses

Logistics & TransportDHL acknowledges importance of customer service for African businesses

12 Oct 2016

Navigate Bizcommunity to where the business is

Marketing & MediaNavigate Bizcommunity to where the business is

Bizcommunity.com 7 Oct 2016

nessrider12 via

Logistics & TransportReport shows African countries can reduce trade costs through TIR system

3 Oct 2016

[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 191: Ready to get your team moving with Uber for Business?

Marketing & Media[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 191: Ready to get your team moving with Uber for Business?

30 Sep 2016

Dieu-Donné Gameli via - Motor taxi concept. Picture taken on the route from Larabanga to Mole National Park.

Logistics & TransportMotorcycles set to become main mode of transport in Africa

Njiraini Muchira 27 Sep 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaGE Africa CEO to advise on Africa trade

27 Sep 2016

, Neil Wood

Logistics & TransportHyperloop pushes dream of low-cost futuristic transport

26 Sep 2016

East Africa air travel rising

Tourism & TravelEast Africa air travel rising

22 Sep 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaEthiopian taxi app plans relaunch

Tom Jackson 21 Sep 2016

A mega project rises to link East Africa

Marketing & MediaA mega project rises to link East Africa

16 Sep 2016

Source: Bhekisisa Centre of Health Journalism/ Amos Gumulira

HealthcareMalawi's rickshaw ambulances cycle the sick to care

Ina Skosana 12 Sep 2016

Simulation facilitators (left to right) Ebrahim Bayat, Thamsanqa Khanyile, Musa Ngubane and Vika Njoko demonstrate the equipment’s features at the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence in Durban. - Stephen Railton

Logistics & TransportAfrica's first dredging simulator launched in Durban

6 Sep 2016

Resolve, SJS Energy partnership to optimise fuel industry supply chain

Logistics & TransportResolve, SJS Energy partnership to optimise fuel industry supply chain

5 Sep 2016