London — The British car industry association says automobile sales in the country fell in 2017 for the first time in six years and are set to fall further this year largely because of subdued economic growth. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Friday that overall demand fell 5.7
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SGR cargo train to Nairobi delayed on volume shortfall
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Kenya Government shuts down fuel stations selling adulterated fuel
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Ryanair applies for UK licence to shore up routes before Brexit
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Abuja (Moov Logistics News) - Nigerian's president, Muhammadu Buhari, this morning in a nationwide broadcast to herald the new year outlined his government's broad plan to tackle what in his words are the country's "huge infrastructural deficit." "We are going to make significant in-roads in advancing road, rail and power projects across the
Around 6,000 Swiss VW owners seek damages in emissions scandal
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss consumer protection organization SKS has filed a claim on behalf of some 6,000 car owners seeking damages from Volkswagen AG and Swiss car dealer AMAG related to the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal. The claim has been lodged with the Zurich commercial court. Imagine your Ad placed here SKS said it was assuming damages amounted
Friday night Road Accident in Mwea Kenya Kill 3 Bishops
Emirates SkyCargo’s pharma investments pay off in record volumes for 2017
Emirate Sky Cargo Dubai - Emirates SkyCargo wrapped up a year of record volumes and expansion, carrying 2.5 million tonnes of freight this year across its global network. The carrier’s president, Tim Clark, commented that despite challenging market conditions, the carrier had successfully implemented initiatives to boost revenues, trim costs, and used emerging technologies
BA owner IAG to buy Austrian airline Niki for €20m
British Airways owner IAG says it is to purchase the insolvent Austrian holiday airline Niki for €20m ($24m). IAG said that it would also provide additional liquidity to the company of up to €16.5m. Niki was previously owned by Air Berlin, which filed for insolvency in August after its biggest shareholder, Etihad
