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Richards Bay Port says it ‘may’ halt trucks carrying cargo to the port; RFA outraged
Richards Bay Transnet Port Terminals (RCB TPT) says it “might” suspend the processing of trucks bringing freight into its terminals by roadway. Only trucks whose vessels have been already chosen shall be processed, states Transnet regional business affairs manager Msawakhe Mayisela.
South African export route to Mozambique shut as violence erupts
The road leading to South Africa’s main border with Mozambique, a crucial export path for coal and chrome, was closed on Friday after clashes between truck motorists and minibus taxi operators who ‘d been marshaling the queue of traffic near the border, which often goes for miles. Truckers apparently torched vehicles belonging to the taxi marshals, said Moeti Mmusi, representative for the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison. The marshals had actually because June been attempting to bring order to the Lebombo highway crossing that is typically completely gridlocked, with motorists marooned for days waiting to go into Mozambique from South Africa’s Mpumalanga province.
Africa must do more to advance its own development – Manuel
Africa’s organization sector and federal governments should press harder in dealing with the challenges facing the continent, as the most significant danger to its advancement is complacency, said insurance coverage and financial investment management business Old Mutual chairperson and former South Africa Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. "" Economic growth of Southern Africa this year is expected at 2.5% and might go higher in time. The group dividend recommends that the population is growing faster than the economy is growing.
Partners of Lobito Corridor target construction completion in five years
Following the finalizing of a seven-sided memorandum of understanding (MoU) in between two financial institutions and the governments of the US, the European Union, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia for the development of the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito rail line, a coordinator involved in the project has confirmed that an expediency study will start before completion of the year. Performing unique coordinator for the Partnership on Global Infrastructure Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza told members of the media throughout a rundown on October 31 that the partners aim to conclude the expediency research study within six months and thereafter begin with building of the massive project.
Sanral hosts first engagement on revised preferential procurement policy
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has actually embarked on a series of engagements throughout the nation to seek advice from stakeholders on a proposed interim preferential procurement policy (PPP). The PPP engagement duration is open up until November 17, with stakeholders invited to send their comments to [email protected].
Saice, Cesa back Sanral’s decision to withdraw its preferential procurement policy
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) and Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) have voiced their support for the decision by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) to withdraw its proposed preferential procurement policy. “We applaud both the industry’s steadfastness on this problem and Sanral’s presentation of prudence in the very best interests of the nation,” Saice stated in a declaration on October 26.
Broad-based strain evident in the logistics sector, Ctrack index shows
The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (CTFI) retreated further during August, to an index level of 118.8, the lowest since February, when it was at 116.7. This represents a 1.5% decrease. It is also the third consecutive monthly contraction, and serves as confirmation of the ongoing strain the domestic logistics sector is facing, states the CTFI report.
FCEVs to reach 1.5m units by 2030
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are poised for quick growth and are anticipated to reach almost 1.5-million units worldwide by 2030, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).
Metrobus launches intelligent transport system, moves premises
City of Joburg public transport provider Metrobus has launched an intelligent transportation system, that includes an automatic fare collection platform, an onboard bus video camera tracking system and totally free public WiFi. The launch was part of Metrobus’s strategic programme for Technology and Business Enablement.
Sanral to cancel advertised tenders that have yet to close as it withdraws procurement policy
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has actually decided to withdraw its new Preferential Procurement Policy (PPP), which was embraced by the company’s board in May. Since embracing the PPP, Sanral has dealt with numerous legal obstacles instituted by building and construction business.