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Police Arrest 65 Ethiopian Immigrants - ReportKenyan police have arrested 65 Ethiopian youths along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in a suspected human trafficking syndicate, KBC reported yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 13:20
Kenya: Death Toll of Road Accident Rises to 17
The death toll of a road accident that took place on the Nakuru-Nyahururu highway has risen to 17, police said on Tuesday.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 13:02
Somalis Rescue Hijacked Ship
Somali security forces have freed a Panamanian ship from pirates two days after they killed one of the hijackers in a gun battle.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 12:31
Ghana: Cape Coast Fosu Lagoon Needs Dredging
Lagoons are said to play a very important role in the development of rainfall and tourists' attraction, but the Oguaa Fosu Lagoon, currently one of the most polluted lagoons in the country, is drying up as result of heavy pollution.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 12:24
Nigeria: Aviation Ministry's IGR Hits N14.2 Billion
Minister of State for Transportation (Aviation), Mr Felix Hyet, yesterday told the Senator Heineken Lokpobiri-led Committee probing the Transportation sector from 1999 to 2007, that the aviation sector's internally generated revenue between January and September this year, was N14.2 billion.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 12:02
Nigeria: AIB Prepares for Relocation to Abuja
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has commenced preparations to relocate its headquarters to Abuja following Federal Government's directive ordering aviation parastatals to move to the federal capital.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 11:57
Nigeria: Obasanjo Govt Wasted N206 Billion on Aviation Sector - Minister
THE Minister of State for Transportation (Aviation) Mr. Felix Hassan Hyat yesterday bemoaned the N206 billion expended by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in the aviation sector saying Nigerians did not get value for the money spent.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 11:28
Nigeria: Tanker Drivers May Commence Nationwide Strike
Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) an affiliate of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) Workers, has concluded plans to embark on a nationwide strike, beginning from this week.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 10:38
Nigeria: Railway, Panacea for Country's Economic Development
In the light of efforts made by successive administrations to revamp rail transportation in Nigeria, the people are very doubtful as current policies and frameworks have not yielded results. On this account, civil servants and other stakeholders in Abuja and other states, believe that rail transport system is more of a myth than reality.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 10:16
Nigeria: Plateau - N37.7 Million Contract for 1 Kilometre Road Stuns Panel
JUDICIAL Commission of Inquiry, investigating the contracts awarded by the last administration in Plateau State, was stunned on Monday when it was told that a kilometer of road scheduled for construction would cost a whopping sum of N37.7 million.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 09:50
Somalia: Puntland Soldiers Free Hijacked Ship, Arrest 10 Pirates
Soldiers loyal to Somalia's regional government of Puntland stormed a ship that was hijacked last week and engaged in a gun-battle against the pirates, Radio Garowe reported Tuesday.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 09:42
Tunisia: First Car Made in Country Gains Attention in Paris Auto Show
A well kept secret, the "Wallys Izis" is the first car entirely built in Tunisia. For 18 months Zied Guiga was secretly conceiving and building in a workshop at La Marsa, north of Tunis, the prototype of what has already become a success story.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 09:35
Africa: Improved Aviation Safety Targeted At UN Forum
The United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is seeking to boost air safety in Africa, organizing workshops and fine-tuning in-air flight separation regulations.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 09:25
South Africa: Mitsubishi's Local Assembly Plant Helps to Cut Costs
MITSUBISHI Motors SA says assembling Triton bakkies at its new R200m South African plant yields both cost-saving gains and empowerment benefits.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 09:19
'Monopoly is Killing Shipping Industry'
The President of the Association of Ghana Industries, Mr. Tony Oteng-Gyasi has complained bitterly about the monopoly that exists in the shipping industry, a situation that he said requires action, both at the policy level and by legal means, because of its negative effect on the industry. The situation has led to the sector becoming less competitive.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 19:53
Nigeria: Staff Bags Qatar Airways Excellence Award
A Nigerian staff Babatunde Ojo, of Qatar Airways from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, stole the show at the airline's recently concluded global Customer Services Conference in Doha as he received the Annual Service Excellence Award for the best Customer Service person in the airline.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 19:18
Kenya: 13 Die As Matatu And Lorry Collide
Thirteen people were killed instantly on Monday when a matatu travelling to Nakuru Town from Nyahururu collided with a lorry.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 17:20
Uganda: 15 Fishing Boats Impounded at Ggaba
A total of 15 fishing boats have been impounded at Ggaba Landing Site, the Makindye Division fisheries officer has said, writes Samuel Balagadde.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 16:33
Kenya: Aviation Workers Call Off Strike Over Hiring
Aviation and Allied Workers Union on Monday withdrew a 21-day strike notice it issued on September 19.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 15:49
Kenya: Minister Backs Move to Cancel Grain Firm Bids
A Cabinet minister on Monday backed Prime Minister Raila Odinga's decision last week to cancel a tender for a second grain handler at Mombasa port.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 15:49
Nigeria: 12 Die in Auto Accident
Ten people, including five members of a family, died instantly Sunday night, in a ghastly accident along Hadejia-Ringim road in Jigawa State.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 14:48
Nigeria: Allison-Madueke, Customs Boss Disagree Over Private Jetties
Just how many private jetties exist in the country? The poser has pitched the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Ahmed Bello Ahmed, against the Minister of Transportation, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 14:48
Nigeria: Lagosians Stranded As BRT Officials Down Tools
Thousands of Lagosians were on Monday stranded as officials of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) embarked on a warning strike to press home their demand for better remuneration and conditions of service.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 13:37
South Africa: Demerit System a Heavy Burden
THE driver's licence demerit system is expected to bring with it costly adjustments to fleet operators, including listed companies, state-owned enterprises and public transport firms.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 13:33
Nigeria: AIB Relocates to Abuja
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), has begun phased relocation to Abuja in line with the Federal Government's directive that all aviation agencies should move to the nation's capital.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 13:17
Virgin Nigeria, Bellview to Start Operations in Cameroon
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, has disclosed that to add impetus to the recent friendly partnership between Nigeria and Cameroon, Virgin Nigeria and Bellview Airlines have been granted operating rights in Cameroon.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 13:04
Nigeria: Hajj 2008 - Medview Airline Assures Pilgrims of Hitch-Free Airl
Intending pilgrims for this year's hajj have been assured that all necessary arrangements aimed at ensuring their comfort both here and in Saudi Arabia have been concluded.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 12:51
Angola: Two Foreign Vessels Retained at Lobito Harbour
Two foreign large-scale ships were on Monday detained by the Angolan Navy authorities whilst illegally fishing in the country's territorial waters, announced the naval command of the southern region.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 12:32
South Africa: Roads Agency 'Confident' Despite Market Turbulence
THE South African National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) is concerned at the way "markets have turned", but is confident market turbulence poses no threat to its massive road upgrade, CEO Nazir Alli says.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 12:29
Nigeria: Family of Five, Others Die in Jigawa Road Crash
Twelve persons including a family of five, died yesterday along Hadejia-Ringim road in Jigawa State in a ghastly motor accident.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 12:24
Nigeria: First Deepwater Boost Operations With 7000mt Capacity Vessel
In an attempt to ensure proper and adequate distribution of petroleum products across the country, First Deepwater Discovery Limited, an indigenous oil and gas firm has stepped up its operations with its recent acquisition of a 7000 metric tonnes capacity light tanker vessel tagged MT Deepwater.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 12:24
Rwanda: Transport Fares Could Be Hiked Despite Cut in Fuel Prices
Users of public transport means may not benefit from government's reduction of fuel prices with taxi operators planning to ask Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) to increase transport fares.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 11:56
Namibia: Taxi Owners Resist Sabs Compliance
Taxi dons are shooting down the Government's efforts to enforce compliance with international standards on seating configurations on long-distance mini-buses and taxis.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 11:45
Nigeria: Alison-Madueke, Customs Disagree On Private Jetty
Transportation Minister Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke and the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service yesterday disagreed at the public hearing of the Ad-hoc Committee of the Senate investigating the transportation sector over the number of jetties in Nigeria.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 11:02
Nigeria: Tukunbo Tyres Will Be Banned Soon - FRSC
The Gwagwalada Area Council Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), yesterday said it would put an end to the uses of worn-out and second hand tyres especially by commercial vehicles.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 10:29
Nigeria: NPA Hands Over Ikorodu Lighter Terminal to Customs
The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday formally handed over its Ikorodu Lighter Terminal to the Nigeria Customs Service with a plea by the Comptroller General of Customs, Hamman Bello Ahmed, that the terminal be developed to a full ports status.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 10:07
Nigeria: Virgin Nigeria Launches Flights to Monrovia And Enugu
As part of plans to expand its routes network, Virgin Nigeria Airways has put all arrangement in place to begin flight operations this week to two new destinations, one regional and one domestic route respectively.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 10:07
Mozambique: Contractor Wants More Money for Zambezi Bridge
The consortium formed by the Portuguese companies Mota-Engil and Soares da Costa has asked the Mozambican government for a further million euros (1.36 million US dollars) to complete the new bridge over the Zambezi, linking Caia in Sofala province to Chimuara in Zambezia.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 17:59
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Wins Infrastructure Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded "Corporate Achievement Award' for its excellence in the airline industry through promotion of airline infrastructure and capacity development.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 16:33
Namibia: Government to Enforce Seat Capacity Regulation in Passenger Buses
The Ministry of Works and Transport on Friday launched a public education campaign on the seating capacity of passenger carrying vehicles, bringing to light a Government regulation that had been in existence for the past seven years, but that had not been enforced.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 16:30
Workers Struggle to Get to Jobs
Every evening, Barbara Taruvona, the owner of New Styles Hair salon in Harare has to face a queue of her employees at the entrance to her office for their daily cash allowance for transport.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 16:22
Nigeria: Kaduna Airport Closure - Chanchangi Airline Relocates to NAF
As aviation authorities close the Kaduna Airport for rehabilitation, Chanchangi Airlines has announced that from Tuesday, it would be operating from the Nigeria Air Force Base, Kaduna.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 15:49
South Africa: Province Takes Aim at Golden Arrow Monopoly
The provincial transport department wants to end its contract with Golden Arrow Bus Service but a hold-up at the national department has hamstrung them.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 15:30
Nigeria: The New Customs Tariffs
Nigeria's Customs and Excise Tariff Book for the period 2008-2012 has been presented. According to Dr. Bright Okogu, Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, the new tariff book is aimed at facilitating trade and industrial growth.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 15:27
Nigeria: FRSC Seeks to Be Part of Govs' Convoy
The Federal Road Safety Comissition (FRSC) has made proposal to be part of state governors convoy in order to reduce over speeding and prevent road accident.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 14:51
School Buses a Hazard
It is time the concerned authorities looked into school bus services offered by schools across the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 14:42