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Airlink passenger jet arrives at Rhodesfield Aviation School
Kempton Express
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August 27, 2025
Last week, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC for Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane officially presided over the handover of a decommissioned Embraer 135 passenger jet, donated by Airlink, to Rhodesfield...
Peoria’s beautification effort enables artist to share stories of African American culture
Week 25 - Illinois
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August 27, 2025
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria-based artists submitted over 130 pieces of artwork for the city’s new beautification program; however, only 23 pieces created by 21 artists qualified, including photographer Natalie Jackson. Earlier this month,...
I visited every country in the world using only public transport and no planes - this is how much it cost me
Daily Mail
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August 27, 2025
A British adventurer has shared the extraordinary story of how he became the first person to travel to every country in the world without taking a single flight. Instead of hopping on planes, Graham Hughes, from Liverpool, used buses, trains,...
Domestic refining changing West Africa’s fuel supply – Marketers
Daily Trust
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The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has described the rising domestic refining capacity as a game-changer which is changing the fuel supply landscape in Africa. It specifically made a reference to the 650,000-barrel Dangote...
Spice trade spurred shipping, colonialism, capitalism; created today’s Mumbai and New York: Nicholas Nugent
The Hindu
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August 27, 2025
Journalists have an unending stream of stories to tell. Nicholas Nugent, who switched off his audio suite in the BBC as a broadcast journalist in 1999, continues to enthral listeners (in small conversations) and readers (of his seven books and the...
Australia set to welcome 63 cruise ships over summer season
Travel Weekly
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August 27, 2025
Australia is set to welcome 63 international cruise ships over the busy summer cruise season, delivering billions of dollars in economic contribution to ports and destinations around the country. Cruise Lines International Association managing...
South Africa Restricts Bunkering to Protect Endangered Penguin
The Maritime Executive
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South Africa's government has implemented new restrictions on STS transfers and bunkering off its coastline, hoping to head off environmental damage from a potential spill. Its Algoa Bay area is a key bunkering hub for traffic on the Cape of Good...
African scammers con British women as 'payback for colonialism by reclaiming what was taken by white people'
GB News
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August 26, 2025
Online scammers in Africa are conning British women out of thousands of pounds as "payback for colonialism", a study has revealed. The Ghanaian group, known as Sakawa Boys, has been asking women for money and tricking them into thinking they are...
Here's Why The Honda Africa Twin Redefines Versatility
TopSpeed
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August 27, 2025
Say ‘adventure bike’ and an image springs to mind. One of the massive bikes that looks like a Hulk version of a dual sport, and is loaded up with luggage. The continent-crossers are rarely motorcycles that leave something behind, so they’re big,...
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 26, 2025
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On August 26, 2025, Egypt's petroleum ministry announced new gas drilling in its giant Zohr field to boost output. Meanwhile, Tunisian rights groups condemned the government's closure of a key information agency as a...
The Highest-Paying Jobs in South Africa That Don’t Need a Degree
Cape Coloured Culture
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August 26, 2025
Did you enjoy this post? Share it with others! Local companies offer several semi-skilled jobs that pay surprisingly well, especially for roles that don’t require a university degree. Below is a breakdown of some of the highest-paying jobs in...
Transport Minister champions rail expansion to boost Africa's economy
IOL
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Banele Ginindza|Published 47 minutes ago 3min Banele Ginidza Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has set the tone for a transformative approach to rail transport in Africa, urging a shift from mere discussion to tangible delivery. Speaking at the...
AD Ports Group Expands Angola Operations with Strategic Agreements to Develop Digital Single Logistics Trade Window and Expand Truck Fleet
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, transport, industry, and logistics solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement to develop a digital Single Logistics Trade Window solution for Angola’s trade regulator – Agência...
Delta sees Nigeria as strategic hub in Africa – Gbobaniyi
Punch
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August 26, 2025
In the face of global challenges in the airline industry, Delta Air Lines’ Sales Manager for West Africa, Mary Gbobaniyi, shares how the company’s strategic focus on Nigerian passengers has become a key driver of its strength and success in the...
Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments plunge 49%
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
“Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments are estimated to have plunged 49% combined y/y between January and August 2025. Both countries had a smaller export surplus following weaker grain harvests in the second half of 2024. Overall, the combined...
Foreign Trucker Kills 3 In Head-On Collision In Nevada, Video
TV Shows Ace
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August 26, 2025
Based on clips that have been circulating online and garnering a lot of attention, another foreign truck driver went head-on in Nevada on August 23rd, 2025. This is yet another tragedy in the wake of last June 2024’s tragic killing of 3 people by...
South Africa allows private operators access to rail freight network
Rail Freight
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August 26, 2025
South Africa has decided to open its rail freight network to private operators. The decision comes as state operator Transnet struggles with falling volumes. South Africa will allow private companies to operate trains on its rail freight network,...
How Sherifdeen Badmus Is Rewriting the Global Playbook for African Startups
This Day
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August 25, 2025
In the fast-changing world of African tech, scaling is no longer about surviving the local market—it’s about owning a place in the global value chain. Startups from Africa’s major innovation hubs are chasing growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia....
kenya Airways suffers KSh 12 billion loss on rising plane leasing costs
TUKO
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August 26, 2025
Kenya Airways reported a 29% increase in fleet ownership costs in the first half of 2025, The high cost f leasing assets was driven by the revaluation of leased assets and the addition of a Boeing 737-800 on long-term lease Kenya Airways posted an...
Rail reform milestone: 11 new operators approved for Transnet freight slots
Mining Review
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August 26, 2025
In a significant development for South Africa’s rail and logistics sector, Transnet, through its operating division Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), has completed its adjudication process for third-party access to the country’s freight...