The Russian Kamaz Master team, whose trucks were powered by Liebherr’s diesel engines, won the 2015 Dakar Rally
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Kenya Airways first African carrier to fly to Vietnam

Kenya Airways will partner with Vietnam Airlines to gain access to other Southeast Asian countries. (Image source: AndrewWSieber/Flickr)
Kenya Airways has announced the start of services to Hanoi, Vietnam becoming the first African airline to do so
Japan to provide US$270mn to expand Kenya’s Mombasa Port

The Mombasa Port handles fuel, consumer goods and tea exports for several African nations. (Image source: Robert Platt/Flickr)
Japan has decided to loan US$270mn to Kenya to expand the Mombasa Port, which is a key trade gateway to East Africa
Zambia's North West Rail receives a loan of US$500mn

The North West Rail Limited will connect major copper mines in Zambia and facilitate easy transport of minerals. (Image source: Jbdodane/Flickr)
South Africa’s Grindrod Limited Group has provided US$500mn for the first phase of Zambia’s North West Rail
Volkswagen to establish assembly unit in Nigeria

According to Nigerias new auto policy, Stallion can assemble Volkswagen models. (Image source: Dave Pinter/Flickr)
German auto manufacturer Volkswagen and Nigerian company Stallion Group have signed an agreement to establish a vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria