Kenya Airways has retrenched 599 workers, 52 of which are in managerial positions, in a move company officials said would save the company US$11.9mn annually
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Tazara receives US$42 million railway funding from China

The Tazara railway has had a key role to play in boosting Zambia’s international trade and improving economic activities in southern Tanzania. (Image source: Richardstupart)
Tanzania and Zambia have received US$42mn from China for the upgrade of their joint Tazara railway
China to build four airport terminals in Nigeria

The design and concept for these airports form part of the total aviation overhaul planned by the Nigerian ministry. (Image source: BBM Explorer/Flickr)
The Nigerian aviation ministry and China have signed an MoU to build four airport terminals in Nigeria within the next 18 months
Boeing delivers Africa’s first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopia Airlienes is Africas first to operate Boeings 777 Freighter airplane. (Image source: Boeing)
Boeing has announced Ethiopian Airlines has received delivery of Africas first 777 Freighter
Zambia to build new US$500 million rail line
North West Rail Company will build a US$500mn rail line from Chingola to Lumwana in Solwezi, which will attempt to facilitate the transportation of goods between the North-Western and Copperbelt provinces