Africa Spotlight
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Abuja Light Rail Offers Free Rides Until Year-End
President Bola Tinubu has announced an extension of the free ride period for the Abuja Light Rail, lengthening it from the initial two months proposed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to the end of the…
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LAMATA Partners with LASWA to Deliver OMI EKO: A Multimodal Transport Revolution for Lagos
To transform transportation in Lagos, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) have collaborated to establish a connected transportation system. Supported by the French Development Agency (Agence Francaise…
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The Lagos edition of the West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS) is back
The West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS), Africa’s biggest automotive parts and services exhibition, is coming back to Lagos, Nigeria! The event will take place from Tuesday, May 14th to Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at the…
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Nigeria Revs Up Auto Industry with Renewed Focus on Development
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, has emphasized the government’s commitment to reigniting the nation’s automotive industry. This message comes amidst a meeting with key stakeholders, including the National Automotive…
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SADC and AviaDev Partner to Boost Air Connectivity in Southern Africa
The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance and AviaDev Africa have joined forces to host a workshop focused on improving air travel connections across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The workshop will take place…
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Gearing Up for Change: Tech Drives Africa’s Logistics Revolution
Africa’s economic potential is undeniable, but a significant hurdle stands in the way – inefficient logistics. Fragmented infrastructure, limited tracking capabilities, and slow processes have plagued the continent’s supply chains for decades. However, a new…
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Revolutionizing rail transport in Africa
The Rail Projects Set to Revolutionize Transport in Africa Transportation is a critical component of any economy, facilitating the movement of people and goods. In Africa, where infrastructure development has been a longstanding challenge, rail…
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Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker BYD Bets Big on African Market
Build Your Dreams (BYD), the trailblazing Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is making significant inroads into the African market, a region ripe with potential and eager for sustainable development solutions. With a strategic expansion into Rwanda,…
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Ethiopia bans importation of combustion-engined Vehicles for EVs
Ethiopia is indeed taking a bold step by planning to ban the importation of combustion-engine vehicles immediately, a move that precedes the timelines set by many other nations. The country’s decision is driven by a…