Archive for November, 2009

Shortage of petroleum products - diesel, petrol and paraffin - in Malawi is forcing commercial transport operators to queue late into the night and thus double the actual transport fares. Currently, there are long queues at different service stations in search of the commodity which scarcely come.

AfricaNews reporter said some operators see to governmental…

Somali pirates have hijacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker early on Sunday, Greece's coastguard announced on Monday.

The Maran Centaurus tanker, from Kuwait to the Gulf of Mexico was seized 700 miles off the coast of Somalia, near the Seychelles.

The 28 crew members on board the tanker comprise 16 Filipinos, nine Greeks, two Ukrainians and one…

With 2010 Fifa World Cup kick-off getting nearer by the day, celebrities and the media squared off in Tshwane/Pretoria for the first Football Friday challenge match.

South Africa and Zimbabwe have signed an agreement to create an enabling and protective environment for investments, giving companies and individuals increased security under international law when they invest or set up a business in either country.

South African host cities and organisers have launched the Green Goal 2010 programme to ensure that the 2010 Fifa World Cup is a "green event" by supporting initiatives that minimise waste, reduce emissions and conserve water.

The first phase of the Gautrain, the rapid rail link between Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport, is on schedule and will be finished by 27 June 2010, says Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane.

The South African Revenue Service received a record number of returns for the 2009 tax season. Over four-million individuals and trusts filed returns by the 20 November deadline, up by 26% over the previous filing season.

South Africa's tour of the northern hemisphere ended with a 15-10 defeat to Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday, but the pain of the loss was eased somewhat when the Springboks were named the IRB Team of the Year - the third time they have won the award.

Old cabs will no longer be allowed to operate on high brow section of Lagos State, Nigeria commercial city. "This is one way to make sure that we attain the mega city status," said Ayodeji Oyedokun, Director of Lagos Drivers Institute.

Oyedokun stated the introduction of executive cabs into the state transportation system has not only increased…

About $480 million have been earmarked for various road related contracts in Nigeria. This will include reconstruction of poorly maintained roads and the rehabilitation of 20 major roads across the West African country.

The Minister of Information and Communication, Dora Akunyili told a meeting of the executive council of States that the contract was…