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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

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African airlines record largest year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo

African airlines record largest year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo

7 Sep 2017

Why China's audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

Why China's audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

Ricardo Reboredo 7 Sep 2017

Nigeria launches 'bicycle riding' project for transportation in Abuja

Nigeria launches 'bicycle riding' project for transportation in Abuja

7 Sep 2017

Dana Air recruits, trains more Nigerian pilots in South Africa, Spain

Dana Air recruits, trains more Nigerian pilots in South Africa, Spain

Abdullateef Aliyu 6 Sep 2017

First green DHL Express facility in SSA unveiled

First green DHL Express facility in SSA unveiled

5 Sep 2017

JLL report reveals growing demand for prime logistics space in Africa

JLL report reveals growing demand for prime logistics space in Africa

31 Aug 2017

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Railway development key to improving access to Southern Africa hinterland countries

29 Aug 2017

Bruno Gutierres, Head of Airbus BizLabs

Aerospace accelerator Airbus Bizlab launches #Africa4Future challenge in Southern Africa

25 Aug 2017

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Taxi-hailing firm Little launches own virtual wallet

Annie Njanja 22 Aug 2017

Mikhail Goldovski via - Port of Tanga, Tanzania

Bright future awaits Tanga Port ahead of oil pipeline

Bernard Lugongo 21 Aug 2017

Airlines spend N50bn annually on aircraft maintenance overseas

Airlines spend N50bn annually on aircraft maintenance overseas

Chinedu Eze 21 Aug 2017

Porto do Caio, Angola's new deepwater port

Angola's investment in non-oil sectors starts to pay off

Miguel Damião Gago 21 Aug 2017

#FreshConnections: The realities of trading in Africa

#FreshConnections: The realities of trading in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Aug 2017

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Nairobi sees 22% boost in domestic air travel capacity

Josephine Wawira 18 Aug 2017

Africa's travel market experiencing healthy growth, Lagos falls short

Africa's travel market experiencing healthy growth, Lagos falls short

16 Aug 2017

Three ways to improve commercial shipping's environmental footprint

Three ways to improve commercial shipping's environmental footprint

Martina Doblin 16 Aug 2017

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African airlines fly high with cargo on the back of a strong economy

Allan Olingo 15 Aug 2017

Uber's main rival buys stake in Taxify

Uber's main rival buys stake in Taxify

Allan Olingo 14 Aug 2017

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Durban cruise terminal could be just what the African cruise industry needs

14 Aug 2017

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The role of cities in the next automotive revolution

Trevor Hill 7 Aug 2017

Airbus Little Engineers initiative comes to Africa

Airbus Little Engineers initiative comes to Africa

7 Aug 2017

Nigeria's Max launches on-demand motorcycle transport

Nigeria's Max launches on-demand motorcycle transport

Gabriella Mulligan 4 Aug 2017

Photo by Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Every summer, Spain hosts annual exodus to North Africa

3 Aug 2017

Pilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

Pilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

2 Aug 2017

Autonomous vehicles to reshape the global economy

Autonomous vehicles to reshape the global economy

1 Aug 2017

Bas de Vos

How to use blockchain to reinvent asset management

Bas de Vos 1 Aug 2017

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Why aviation is unprofitable

Chinedu Eze 31 Jul 2017

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Senate okays government's $1.8bn for railway projects

Henry Umoru 29 Jul 2017

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Rwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 Jul 2017

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AHIF, AviaDev and WTA Africa are all happening at the same time, in the same place

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Dana Air recruits, trains more Nigerian pilots in South Africa, Spain

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Abdullateef Aliyu 6 Sep 2017

First green DHL Express facility in SSA unveiled

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5 Sep 2017

JLL report reveals growing demand for prime logistics space in Africa

PropertyJLL report reveals growing demand for prime logistics space in Africa

31 Aug 2017

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Logistics & TransportRailway development key to improving access to Southern Africa hinterland countries

29 Aug 2017

Bruno Gutierres, Head of Airbus BizLabs

Logistics & TransportAerospace accelerator Airbus Bizlab launches #Africa4Future challenge in Southern Africa

25 Aug 2017

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Logistics & TransportTaxi-hailing firm Little launches own virtual wallet

Annie Njanja 22 Aug 2017

Mikhail Goldovski via - Port of Tanga, Tanzania

Logistics & TransportBright future awaits Tanga Port ahead of oil pipeline

Bernard Lugongo 21 Aug 2017

Airlines spend N50bn annually on aircraft maintenance overseas

Logistics & TransportAirlines spend N50bn annually on aircraft maintenance overseas

Chinedu Eze 21 Aug 2017

Porto do Caio, Angola's new deepwater port

FinanceAngola's investment in non-oil sectors starts to pay off

Miguel Damião Gago 21 Aug 2017

#FreshConnections: The realities of trading in Africa

Retail#FreshConnections: The realities of trading in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Aug 2017

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Tourism & TravelNairobi sees 22% boost in domestic air travel capacity

Josephine Wawira 18 Aug 2017

Africa's travel market experiencing healthy growth, Lagos falls short

Tourism & TravelAfrica's travel market experiencing healthy growth, Lagos falls short

16 Aug 2017

Three ways to improve commercial shipping's environmental footprint

Logistics & TransportThree ways to improve commercial shipping's environmental footprint

Martina Doblin 16 Aug 2017

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Logistics & TransportAfrican airlines fly high with cargo on the back of a strong economy

Allan Olingo 15 Aug 2017

Uber's main rival buys stake in Taxify

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Allan Olingo 14 Aug 2017

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Tourism & TravelDurban cruise terminal could be just what the African cruise industry needs

14 Aug 2017

Photo by Rikki Chan via Unsplash

AutomotiveThe role of cities in the next automotive revolution

Trevor Hill 7 Aug 2017

Airbus Little Engineers initiative comes to Africa

EducationAirbus Little Engineers initiative comes to Africa

7 Aug 2017

Nigeria's Max launches on-demand motorcycle transport

Logistics & TransportNigeria's Max launches on-demand motorcycle transport

Gabriella Mulligan 4 Aug 2017

Photo by Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Tourism & TravelEvery summer, Spain hosts annual exodus to North Africa

3 Aug 2017

Pilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

Logistics & TransportPilot project shows robots streamlining warehouse operations

2 Aug 2017

Autonomous vehicles to reshape the global economy

AutomotiveAutonomous vehicles to reshape the global economy

1 Aug 2017

Bas de Vos

Logistics & TransportHow to use blockchain to reinvent asset management

Bas de Vos 1 Aug 2017

Photo by Andrey Larin via Unsplash

Logistics & TransportWhy aviation is unprofitable

Chinedu Eze 31 Jul 2017

Photo by Ankush Minda via Unsplash

Logistics & TransportSenate okays government's $1.8bn for railway projects

Henry Umoru 29 Jul 2017

Photo by Andrew Branch via Unsplash

Logistics & TransportRwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 Jul 2017

#NewCampaign: Ever considered ditching your keys?

Marketing & Media#NewCampaign: Ever considered ditching your keys?

Jessica Tennant 26 Jul 2017

Uber jacks up security in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

ICTUber jacks up security in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya

26 Jul 2017

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali. (Image Source: )

Tourism & TravelAHIF, AviaDev and WTA Africa are all happening at the same time, in the same place

26 Jul 2017

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Marketing & MediaDisruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Topco Media 25 Jul 2017

Lagos ports resume 24-hour operations

Logistics & TransportLagos ports resume 24-hour operations

Yusuf Babalola 24 Jul 2017

BA introduces refurbished Boeing 747-400s to Lagos

Logistics & TransportBA introduces refurbished Boeing 747-400s to Lagos

24 Jul 2017

Nigeria to cease import of petroleum products

AutomotiveNigeria to cease import of petroleum products

Omololu Ogunmade 21 Jul 2017

Free transport for elderly, disabled on Kenya election day

Logistics & TransportFree transport for elderly, disabled on Kenya election day

Collins Omulo 21 Jul 2017

IATA, A4A launches year-long campaign to improve baggage tracking

Tourism & TravelIATA, A4A launches year-long campaign to improve baggage tracking

21 Jul 2017

Etihad adds year-round flights to Egypt, Nigeria

Logistics & TransportEtihad adds year-round flights to Egypt, Nigeria

17 Jul 2017

Germaine Auto Centre to service Uber Nigeria vehicles

AutomotiveGermaine Auto Centre to service Uber Nigeria vehicles

Abdullateef Aliyu 17 Jul 2017

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AgricultureExpanded engagement for Caterpillar: Boosting sales and alleviating poverty

14 Jul 2017

Air Seychelles introduces state-of-the-art passenger handling technology at home airport

Tourism & TravelAir Seychelles speeds up passenger processing with new state-of-the-art technology

14 Jul 2017

Commercial vehicle market competition on the rise in Africa

AutomotiveCommercial vehicle market competition on the rise in Africa

12 Jul 2017