Transport News
- South Africa secures $1.5bn World Bank loan to accelerate reforms, create 600,000 jobs July 21, 2026 12:52 pm Saturday Star In a significant vote of confidence in South Africa's reform agenda, the World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion (about R27 billion) loan to help government confront chronic challenges in electricity supply, freight logistics and water infrastructure …
- Why Central Asia is Lining Up at Tbilisi’s Door July 21, 2026 12:09 pm Caspian Post In early July, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to Georgia. Less than two weeks later, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Tbilisi. In diplomacy, such a concentration of high-level visits is rarely a mere coincidence of …
- FG pushes for freer movements to boost trade in African July 21, 2026 11:56 am News Agency of Nigeria - NAN By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to promote freer movement across Africa to boost trade, investment and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, …
- World Bank backs South Africa’s reforms with fourth loan since 2022 July 21, 2026 11:52 am Cryptopolitan South Africa has obtained a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank in order to speed up upgrades to the country’s decades-overdue electricity transmission, rail, ports and water systems. The loan represents the lender’s fourth stand-alone financial …
- August fuel price: Here’s what SA motorists can expect to pay at the pumps July 21, 2026 11:50 am Cape Town ETC Just a few weeks ago, South African motorists had every reason to celebrate. Forecasts suggested August could bring one of the biggest fuel price reductions seen in months, offering much-needed relief after prolonged pressure on household budgets. Now, …
- Etihad Cargo expands European network with second Paris freighter July 21, 2026 11:36 am STAT Trade Times Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its operations in France by introducing a second weekly freighter service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The added frequency strengthens trade links between France and key …
- Kumba anticipates interim profit drop amid heavy rains, stronger rand, rail maintenance July 21, 2026 11:20 am Mining Weekly South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore says it continues to remain resilient despite the heaviest rainfall in many decades having impacted on its mines, in the Northern Cape, in the quarter ended June 30. Iron-ore production for the six months to June …
- Logistics firms see diverging Q2 earnings July 21, 2026 11:17 am Vietnam Investment Review According to MB Securities (MBS), Vietnam's logistics sector is benefiting from the ongoing relocation of global supply chains to Asia, as well as front-loaded import demand ahead of new US tariff measures. As a result, container throughput at Vietnam…
- Nearly R25bn loan from World Bank expected to help SA with water challenges, among others July 21, 2026 11:13 am The Citizen (South Africa) This is expected to create nearly 600 000 jobs. South Africa and the World Bank have signed a $1.5 billion (R24.66 billion) Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at addressing infrastructure challenges, which the government says are among the biggest …
- Treasury confirms signing of govt’s $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank July 21, 2026 10:59 am Engineering News The South African government and the World Bank have signed a $1.5-billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting the country’s efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling infrastructure constraints, identified as the primary barrier to …
