Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s bid to launch a low-cost airline in Africa took a step forward yesterday as his cash shell partner bought regional carrier Fly540. Rubicon, the investment vehicle that started life as a software company,...
Claire Bisseker spoke to Wesgro CEO Nils Flaatten about SAA’s withdrawal of direct London-Cape Town flights. What is your reaction to SAA’s move? We’re disappointed and while we accept the case SAA is making — that the price of fuel has increased...
The journey started as early as 7am at Pretoria’s Bosman Station, where the President bought his own train ticket – with ordinary commuters standing in amazement. On a chilly winter’s morning on Thursday President Jacob Zuma traded his luxury...
Hitting a 600 kg cow, a horse or even an antelope in the dark of night at a sedate 60 km/h is a frightening experience. Drivers and passengers have been killed. Fit a bullbar? It is traditional, in many parts of East and Southern Africa, for...
