More than 100 people in the Zimbabwean capital Harare and Chitungwiza, a dormitory town 35km southeast of the city, have contracted typhoid this month, and the dilapidated water and sanitation systems are again being blamed for another round of...
This timelapse film shows the construction of the Olympic and Paralympic village in east London for the 2012 Games. The village has 17,320 beds and provides each athlete with 16 square metres (170 sq ft) of floor space. After the Games, the village...
East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, Dr Richard Sezibera, has said that he has been impressed by the progress of road works linking Arusha and Rwanda via Rusumo border. Dr Sezibera who recently undertook an on-spot assessment of the...
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has called for bids for the design and construction of three berths, managing director of KPA, Gichiri Ndua announced on Monday. Ndua stated the three berths would be constructed at the authority’s s second port at Lamu...
The newest Hino dealership facility in Southern Africa was opened recently and although it is located in a small Namibian town, Okahandja, it is of historic significance as it represents the fulfilment of a dream by a Toyota/Hino pioneer, Wolf...
Sustainability is word that is often thrown around in the non-profit sector. In fact, we get asked about the sustainability of our Roadside Wellness Centres quite often. Since mobile workers, like truck drivers, are constantly on the move, it can...
Rail analyst John Batwell brings readers his recent interview….. Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) CEO Siyabonga Gama is confidently upbeat about ‘the rebirth’ of South Africa’s railway system. This has been brought about by TFR unveiling its plans...
The sustainability of corridor management institutions (CMIs) in East and Southern Africa has always been difficult to achieve. Some years ago, agreement was reached to set up a forum where these institutions and regional associations could share...
Shell’s proposal for hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’ in the Karoo has invoked an angry response from local communities. Considering the demand for greener fuel technologies, the issue demands a rational and objective evaluation. Sidebar:...
In Europe, the Ford Transit light commercial vehicle has become a staple in its market segment and is set to become a new benchmark in South Africa early in 2013. First introduced in 1965, the Ford Transit van has been the best-selling...
