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Emirates to launch third daily service to Nairobi, helping unlock inbound tourism growth

The new flight schedule has been optimised for connectivity with key flights operated by Kenya Airways, enabling seamless onward travel to top regional destinations

Building on 30 years of successful operations, Emirates will offer three daily flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route from March 2026 Additional frequency strengthens connectivity from key markets, driving Kenya's tourism ambitions forward Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world’s largest international airline has announced a third…

Afreximbank
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Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) Announces Strategic Investment in Spiro to Accelerate Africa’s Electric Mobility Transition

Founded in 2022, Spiro operates Africa’s most extensive and fastest growing battery-swapping network, with more than 60,000 electric motorcycles and 1,200 swapping stations

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced a $75 million investment in Spiro, the leading electric two-wheel assembler in Africa with the fastest growing battery swapping infrastructure. This investment is fully aligned with Afreximbank’s broader…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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#BigPushProject: Mahama cuts sod for Wenchi-Sawla-Wa road

The project covers 195 kilometres and is divided into seven lots to facilitate concurrent execution for completion within two years

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Big Push project, aimed at transforming Ghana’s economy through extensive road and infrastructure development, is rooted in fairness and equity to ensure both the northern and southern regions of Ghana develop together. The President, speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction…

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Emirates Group hits new half-year profit record for 2025-26

Emirates maintains position as the world’s most profitable airline

Group: New record half-year performance with profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion), up 17% from the same period last year. Revenue up 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$ 20.6 billion). Emirates: New record half-year profit before tax of AED 11.4 billion (US$ 3.1 billion), up 17%,…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Continues with Oversight Enquiry into Financial Matter of Road Accident Fund (RAF)

On Wednesday Mr Stephen Msiza will testify on the procurement of close protection services for the former RAF CEO, Mr Collins Letsoalo that exceeded the R480 000 limit set by the Board of the RAF

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will this week continue with its oversight enquiry into the financial management and related affairs of the Road Accident Fund (RAF). On Tuesday, former PwC employee Mr Johan van Huyststeen will testify on the nature of the advice sought by the RAF regarding…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Agrees Unanimously to Subpoena Former Road Accident Fund (RAF) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Letsoalo

The committee expressed the view that the former CEO is central to the enquiry and his evidence will assist in developing a complete picture of the RAF’s challenges over the last five years

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has unanimously resolved to subpoena Mr Collins Letsoalo, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) after repeated attempts to secure his voluntary appearance before the committee in late November 2025. In its meeting yesterday, Thursday 30 October, the…

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa
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Third annual uYilo e-Mobility Summit clears the way for Africa's electric future

The continent's diversity in energy systems, industrial capacity and regulatory readiness must become a source of collective strength

Experts in new energy vehicles, along with industry leaders, academics, and specialists, are gathering in Gqeberha to share valuable insights on industry innovations and initiatives – particularly those focused on decarbonising the transport sector. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has partnered with the uYilo e-Mobility Programme at…

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Emirates celebrates 30 years of operations to Nairobi

Over the last three decades, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers on 34,250 flights

Emirates (https://www.Emirates.com), the world’s largest international airline, marks 30 successful years of flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Since the inaugural flight in October 1995, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers to and from the country, on over 34,250 flights. Served with a double daily Boeing 777 service, Emirates connects Nairobi,…

Energy Capital & Power
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Senegal Accelerates Industrialization Amid Oil, Gas Production Surge

Senegal’s industrialization accelerates with new oil, gas, mining and transport projects, driving regional connectivity and sustainable economic transformation

Senegal is advancing its industrialization agenda with renewed momentum following the commencement of major oil and gas projects. The Sangomar oil field is forecast to exceed initial production estimates, with output expected to reach 34.5 million barrels in 2025. Simultaneously, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project – a joint…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Government Departments Must Honour Commitments Made to Salvokop Government Precinct

The call follows the committee’s second day of oversight visits in Gauteng, which included an inspection of the Salvokop precinct site

The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure has urged government departments, including the Department of Higher Education and the Department of Social Development, to honour their bulk services payment commitments to the Salvokop Government Precinct to prevent jeopardising the progress and potential benefits of the project. The call follows the committee’s…