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CEVA Logistics expands in African market
UK-based CEVA Logistics has launched a three-part expansion plan for the African market, through which it aims to become a continent-wide market player
Alternet Systems earns investment interest as Uber features African electric motorcycle market
Alternet Systems has announced that the interest expressed by UBER in the African electric motorcycle market has spurred new investment interest in ALYIs ongoing US$300mn electric mobility project in Africa centred on the commercial manufacturing launch of ALYIs ReVolt Electric Motorcycle
AfDB gives US$1.2mn for Ethiopia-Sudan railway study
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$1.2mn grant to Ethiopia’s government to finance a feasibility study for construction of a standard-gauge railway (SGR) link between Ethiopia and neighbouring Sudan
Five Nigerian airports to resume from 21 June
The Nigerian government has announced the resumption of its domestic flights from 21 June with a proviso that airlines adhere to all necessary industry regulations