Construction on the north port project at Walvis Bay is set to begin as the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) focuses on creating a bulk commodity handling facility. Bisey Uirab, CEO of Namport, says, “The new development will be useful in terms of...
Former bank of Zambia governor, Dr Caleb Fundanga, believes South Africa’s unfair trading practises are frustrating a diversified intra-regional trade in SADC. Speaking at a Consumer Unit Trust Society International (CUTS) Zambia discussion on...
Investments in social infrastructure such as water, electricity, sanitation, schools, colleges and housing will be increased. During his address on the 20 Year Review, President Jacob Zuma pointed out that the provision of public health services...
A new application offers straightforward, speedy solutions to blast design difficulties. Explosive’s company BME has developed BME Blast Calculator, an application which provides a quick and simple way of calculating a powder factor, checking...
Please be informed that Groblersbridge border post has been closed due to the fact that the border is flooded. Traders should make arrangements to use alternative routes until the floods subside. For more information on MCLI or on how to become one...
One non-tariff barrier which has been a bone of contention amongst transport operators moving freight into Mozambique has been the issue of authorities in that country charging for escorting trucks from the border into the hinterland. It appears...
A R50 Billion contract for the building of 1064 locomotives has been awarded by Transnet to four global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Transnet said in a statement it had awarded CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive and Bombardier...
After a decade-long lull, the construction of large dams has accelerated. However, evidence shows that, in the vast majority of cases, large dams are not economically viable. According to new research from Oxford University’s Saїd Business School,...
Following the launch of the East African Community’s (EAC) Payment and Settlement Systems Project, financial transactions between the member states are expected to be easier and faster. The new system aims to integrate the regional financial market...
