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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

21 Nov 2024

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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Tigo managing director, Simon Karikari, (second left), and the general manager of Uber East Africa, Loic Amado, shake hands after announcing the partnership between Tigo and Uber Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Others are: Uber country manager, Alfred Msemo and Tigo’s head of mobile financial services, Hussein Sayed. Source: Tigo.

Tigo and Uber partner up in East Africa

23 Mar 2018

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A new dawn for Africa as 44 countries sign CFTA deal

Collins Mwai 22 Mar 2018

Jakarta’s traffic system is one of many facets of the city that could be improved by smart cities technologies, but at what cost? ,

Three scenarios show we have to think carefully about ethics in designing smart cities

Anthony Burke and Prasuna Reddy 19 Mar 2018

Taxify launches boda boda service in Nairobi

Taxify launches boda boda service in Nairobi

19 Mar 2018

Cross-border e-commerce offers boundless growth opportunity for African business

Cross-border e-commerce offers boundless growth opportunity for African business

15 Mar 2018

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Faulty business models, policies shrink air travel market, survival of airlines

Wole Oyebade 13 Mar 2018

Thembi Kunene-Msimang, Executive: Marketing and Communications for The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA)

WTM Africa 2018 to highlight investment in Africa

World Travel Market Africa 12 Mar 2018

Photo by Gerrie van der Walt on Unsplash

IATA global passenger traffic results reflect slowest year-over-year increase

9 Mar 2018

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Emirates goes behind the scenes for International Women's Day

9 Mar 2018

Photo by paul mocan on Unsplash

Three African airports honoured at Airport Service Quality Awards

Ilse van den Berg 8 Mar 2018

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Rwanda's SafeMotos adds female moto-drivers to platform

Tom Jackson 8 Mar 2018

'Moving Rwanda' digital mobility concept kicks off

'Moving Rwanda' digital mobility concept kicks off

7 Mar 2018

Ivory Coast announces $7bn infrastructure plan

Ivory Coast announces $7bn infrastructure plan

6 Mar 2018

More than 30 global firms want to supply Tanzania with electric trains

More than 30 global firms want to supply Tanzania with electric trains

Sylivester Domasa 6 Mar 2018

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Anger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

5 Mar 2018

Ethiopia buys stake in Dubai-managed Somaliland port

Ethiopia buys stake in Dubai-managed Somaliland port

5 Mar 2018

Photo by Andrey Larin on Unsplash

Namibia to review unified African air transport market agreement

28 Feb 2018

DHL E-commerce MoneyAfrica conference set for Cape Town in March

DHL E-commerce MoneyAfrica conference set for Cape Town in March

23 Feb 2018

Zimbabwe's national railway back on the rails

Zimbabwe's national railway back on the rails

23 Feb 2018

Harare bans kombis from CBD

Harare bans kombis from CBD

Yeukai Karengezeka 22 Feb 2018

Ethiopian Aviation Academy rated top training centre in Africa

Ethiopian Aviation Academy rated top training centre in Africa

14 Feb 2018

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Automated passport readers at CAI a warm welcome for travellers, defence against security threats

13 Feb 2018

Kenya's Sokowatch to expand after revenue growth

Kenya's Sokowatch to expand after revenue growth

Tom Jackson 13 Feb 2018

Taxify and OrderIn: friends with benefits

Taxify and OrderIn: friends with benefits

Ammaar Sukhadia 6 Feb 2018

Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

Nick Malleson and Alison Heppenstall 5 Feb 2018

AU's free trade area set for launch in March

AU's free trade area set for launch in March

2 Feb 2018

Global passenger traffic results for 2017 show rise in demand

Global passenger traffic results for 2017 show rise in demand

2 Feb 2018

Kenya's Mondo Ride takes home $2m funding

Kenya's Mondo Ride takes home $2m funding

Tom Jackson 1 Feb 2018

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Africa's single air market: Getting from A to B without going via Z

Lee Mwiti 31 Jan 2018

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Jakarta’s traffic system is one of many facets of the city that could be improved by smart cities technologies, but at what cost? ,

Construction & EngineeringThree scenarios show we have to think carefully about ethics in designing smart cities

Anthony Burke and Prasuna Reddy 19 Mar 2018

Taxify launches boda boda service in Nairobi

Logistics & TransportTaxify launches boda boda service in Nairobi

19 Mar 2018

Cross-border e-commerce offers boundless growth opportunity for African business

RetailCross-border e-commerce offers boundless growth opportunity for African business

15 Mar 2018

mintchipdesigns via

Logistics & TransportFaulty business models, policies shrink air travel market, survival of airlines

Wole Oyebade 13 Mar 2018

Thembi Kunene-Msimang, Executive: Marketing and Communications for The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA)

Tourism & TravelWTM Africa 2018 to highlight investment in Africa

World Travel Market Africa 12 Mar 2018

Photo by Gerrie van der Walt on Unsplash

Tourism & TravelIATA global passenger traffic results reflect slowest year-over-year increase

9 Mar 2018

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Tourism & TravelEmirates goes behind the scenes for International Women's Day

9 Mar 2018

Photo by paul mocan on Unsplash

Logistics & TransportThree African airports honoured at Airport Service Quality Awards

Ilse van den Berg 8 Mar 2018

Image via Disrupt Africa

AutomotiveRwanda's SafeMotos adds female moto-drivers to platform

Tom Jackson 8 Mar 2018

'Moving Rwanda' digital mobility concept kicks off

Automotive'Moving Rwanda' digital mobility concept kicks off

7 Mar 2018

Ivory Coast announces $7bn infrastructure plan

Construction & EngineeringIvory Coast announces $7bn infrastructure plan

6 Mar 2018

More than 30 global firms want to supply Tanzania with electric trains

Logistics & TransportMore than 30 global firms want to supply Tanzania with electric trains

Sylivester Domasa 6 Mar 2018

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Construction & EngineeringAnger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

Cameroon startup launches drones for global market

Logistics & TransportCameroon startup launches drones for global market

5 Mar 2018

Ethiopia buys stake in Dubai-managed Somaliland port

Logistics & TransportEthiopia buys stake in Dubai-managed Somaliland port

5 Mar 2018

Photo by Andrey Larin on Unsplash

Logistics & TransportNamibia to review unified African air transport market agreement

28 Feb 2018

DHL E-commerce MoneyAfrica conference set for Cape Town in March

RetailDHL E-commerce MoneyAfrica conference set for Cape Town in March

23 Feb 2018

Zimbabwe's national railway back on the rails

Logistics & TransportZimbabwe's national railway back on the rails

23 Feb 2018

Harare bans kombis from CBD

Logistics & TransportHarare bans kombis from CBD

Yeukai Karengezeka 22 Feb 2018

Ethiopian Aviation Academy rated top training centre in Africa

Logistics & TransportEthiopian Aviation Academy rated top training centre in Africa

14 Feb 2018

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Tourism & TravelAutomated passport readers at CAI a warm welcome for travellers, defence against security threats

13 Feb 2018

Kenya's Sokowatch to expand after revenue growth

RetailKenya's Sokowatch to expand after revenue growth

Tom Jackson 13 Feb 2018

Taxify and OrderIn: friends with benefits

RetailTaxify and OrderIn: friends with benefits

Ammaar Sukhadia 6 Feb 2018

Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

ICTSmart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds

Nick Malleson and Alison Heppenstall 5 Feb 2018

AU's free trade area set for launch in March

RetailAU's free trade area set for launch in March

2 Feb 2018

Global passenger traffic results for 2017 show rise in demand

Tourism & TravelGlobal passenger traffic results for 2017 show rise in demand

2 Feb 2018

Kenya's Mondo Ride takes home $2m funding

Logistics & TransportKenya's Mondo Ride takes home $2m funding

Tom Jackson 1 Feb 2018

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Tourism & TravelAfrica's single air market: Getting from A to B without going via Z

Lee Mwiti 31 Jan 2018

Greater connectivity leads to greater prosperity: IATA welcomes Single African Air Transport Market initiative by AU

Tourism & TravelGreater connectivity leads to greater prosperity: IATA welcomes Single African Air Transport Market initiative by AU

30 Jan 2018

African aviation development conference heads to Cape Town

Logistics & TransportAfrican aviation development conference heads to Cape Town

29 Jan 2018

Air Seychelles to drop Paris, Madagascar flights, re-focus on domestic market

Logistics & TransportAir Seychelles to drop Paris, Madagascar flights, re-focus on domestic market

26 Jan 2018

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

FinanceBizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

Bizcommunity.com 25 Jan 2018

Airline operators kick against open skies for Africa

Logistics & TransportAirline operators kick against open skies for Africa

Chinedu Eze 25 Jan 2018

Boda Boda riders launch bike-hailing app

Logistics & TransportBoda Boda riders launch bike-hailing app

24 Jan 2018

Volkswagen SA offers ride-hailing and more with pioneer Kigali plant

AutomotiveVolkswagen SA offers ride-hailing and more with pioneer Kigali plant

22 Jan 2018

Logistics marketplace Bwala Africa launches in Kenya

Logistics & TransportLogistics marketplace Bwala Africa launches in Kenya

Tom Jackson 19 Jan 2018

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Marketing & MediaDaily Mail returns to Virgin Trains after outcry

17 Jan 2018

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Logistics & TransportFrench firm Groupe ADP wins JKIA terminal deal

12 Jan 2018

How Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement

RetailHow Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement

Calestous Juma 2 Jan 2018

Africa's first digital free trade area for rollout in 2018

RetailAfrica's first digital free trade area for rollout in 2018

Julius Barigaba 28 Dec 2017