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Kenya's huge railway project is causing environmental damage. Here's how

29 Jun 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

By Yale Z Wong 30 Mar 2020

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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

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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

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Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

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Anger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 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

Railway set to cut down cargo freight costs

Railway set to cut down cargo freight costs

21 Sep 2017

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Future state of heavy haul rail network in Africa critical

14 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

Posta to test bus service for SGR train passengers

Posta to test bus service for SGR train passengers

Muthoki Mumo 4 Jun 2017

Kenya unveils first new railway in a century

Kenya unveils first new railway in a century

30 May 2017

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Mombasa-Nairobi SGR train to launch next week

Mathias Ringa 24 May 2017

- Kenyan Minister for Transport and Infrastructure James Macharia (C) and the Managing Director of the Kenya Railways Corporation Atanas Maina (R, front) attend the reception ceremony of the first batch of locomotives for the Mombasa-Nairobi standard gauge railway in Mombasa. Photo: Sun Ruibo/Xinhua

Kenya receives locomotives for China-funded railway

Isaac Khisa 16 Jan 2017

A mega project rises to link East Africa

A mega project rises to link East Africa

16 Sep 2016

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A megaproject rises in East Africa

Wanjohi Kabukuru 12 Sep 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

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

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 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

Shipping vital for international trade

Shipping vital for international trade

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

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Africa needs economic integration

Mariam Isa 27 Mar 2013

GE eyes Transnet tender for diesel locomotives

GE eyes Transnet tender for diesel locomotives

Siseko Njobeni 14 Nov 2012

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