Johannesburg (GroundUp) - Trains on Cape Town's Central Line are still not running. These trains have not been operating since 8 January, when United National Transport Union (UNTU) members refused to work after the killing of a security guard. The service was due to start again after a meeting between UNTU and
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FAAN completes repairs of Enugu Airport runway
The repair of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the runway has been completed, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said in Lagos on Monday. Mrs. Herrienta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, said that the runway is now open for full operations following its completion. She said FAAN’s team of
Zimbabwe Railways Lose As Gold Panners Damage Rail Line
Harare (New Zimbabwe) - Illegal gold panning activities have extensively damaged the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) rail line, a development which has been blamed for increased train derailments. NRZ public relations manager, Nyasha Maravanyika, said the most affected areas include Bindura, Tatagula, Shurugwi, Esigodini and Kwekwe where the illegal panners
Seven Perish in Multiple Weekend Road Accidents in Uganda
Kampala (The Monitor) - At least seven People have been confirmed dead in four separate accidents along different highways in the central region. Three of the accidents happened in Wamala Sub-region on Saturday claiming six people, four of whom are believed to be of the same family. The first accident occurred along
Long Fuel Queues Return to Nigeria’s Commercial Capital
Transporters Sue Lagos over closure threats to their Jibowu Terminals, Seek N500m Compensation
Lagos (Thisday) - Luxury bus owners and about 12 other operators, who said their businesses have been affected by the decision of the Lagos state government to seal commercial transport terminals in Jibowu Yaba, have filled a suit to stop the government. In their suit number ID/4603GCMW/17, they are seeking an
U.S Trucking Companies Race to Add Capacity, Drivers as Market Heats Up
Trucking companies can’t add capacity fast enough to take advantage of a flood of new business, analysts say. PHOTO: JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES Investors hope rising prices to move freight translate to higher profits when carriers including Werner Enterprises, Old Dominion report earnings Trucking fleets are charging higher prices to move freight around the country.
‘We Are Going to Burn You,’ Angry Commuters Tell Metrorail Train Driver
Johannesburg (News24Wire) - "We are going to burn you!" angry commuters shouted as an injured train driver in Cleveland, Johannesburg frantically tried to get permission to keep his train on the move, after a broken signal delayed his train. "Please help me! Please help me!" shouted Johan Beukes, as the people
Volkswagen Banks On Ride Hailing Service to Sell Cars in Rwanda
Congestion pricing: Driving in Manhattan NY could cost $11.52
New York (AP) - A proposal to charge motorists nearly $12 to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan provoked protests and complaints even before it was released Friday, though there are signs the idea of congestion pricing is quietly gaining momentum in the nation’s largest city. London, Stockholm and Singapore