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22-06-2018 16:50:36
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The incoming Nigeria's Presidency,Bola Ahmed Tinubu shld ensure a private sector driven Nigeria's railways system. The colonial law is due for reform. The NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION is ripe for unbundling into four separate firms and private sector can build, own & operate new lines Federal Ministry of Transportation


Ambitious railway projects across Africa are slowing down. Continental railway connection plan is awaiting action from AUDA-NEPAD, Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa and African Union | Infrastructure & Energy. Regional railways plans suffer setbacks. Terrorism, financing and political conflicts distract African leaders.


A railway corridor from Cape Town to Alexander Bay and beyond? For more on why the railway line north of Cape Town ends at Bitterfontein, see researchgate.net/profile/Graham… researchgate.net/publication/21… Kamieskroon

Meet some of our speakers as it's only 12 days to go until DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE #Conference #Expo 2023 #Savethedates: 17-18 MAY 2023 Hilton Sandton in City of Joburg To register visit infrasfuture.com #devacinfrustructure2023 #africa #investment #infrastructure Wesgro - Cape Town & the Western Cape



#Turkish firms have been increasing their share in the African market. Istanbul-based Yapı Merkezi has worked on projects in #Algeria, #Ethiopia, #Morocco, #Senegal, #sudan and #Tanzania.....





🔘Transport accounts for 25% of global #GHG emissions; 🔘Equity & gender dimensions must be taken into account for sustainable, resilient & inclusive transport; 🔘Collective action is needed to aid the transition to zero-carbon transport. Commissioner Amani Abou-Zeid at #ITF23



"Africa is at the heart of the global #EnergyTransition thanks to its immense solar, wind, geothermal, hydro & critical mineral reserves. We are determined to make it work for us by localising value chains & investing in massive continental projects" Amani Abou-Zeid at #ITF23



#Africa is set to be the second-fastest growing region in the world after Asia in 2023-24, demonstrating the resilience of its #economy, according to the African Development Bank Group’s 2023 African Economic Outlook. Around 22 countries will record growth rates above 5%. afdb.org/en/documents/a…


Transport & connectivity are physical expressions of #African_Integration .Efficient safe affordable transport systems not only facilitate access to social & economic centres but is also key to growth & for effective operationalisation of #AfCFTA International #Transport Forum 🌎 #ITF2023 Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa
