Statistics from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) have shown a significant drop in air accidents in African airlines between 2010 and 2011
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Etihad launches first passenger route to East Africa
Etihad Airways has launched it first passenger service to East Africa as part of its continent-wide expansion
Transnet’s second healthcare train launched
Transnet, to extend the reach of its healthcare offering, has launched its second health train — Phelophepa II
Lamu Port to provide huge economic boost to East Africa
The East African nations of Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan recently started construction on a joint development venture, which will create a new transport corridor and bolster trade across the region
China to fund Tanzanian and Zambian rail revival
China has announced plans to pump more than US$66 million into the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) to revamp operations and fund infrastructure rehabilitation