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African nations urged to invest financing institutions
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The minister in the Presidency Maropene Ramokgopa has urged African nations to invest and become shareholders in financing institutions to accelerate flagship projects.
Speaking to the SABC at the Third Luanda Financing Summit in Angola, Ramokgopa called for boosted infrastructure in transport, energy, digital, and water sectors.
The summit aims to bridge the continent’s 1.7-trillion-rand annual funding gap:
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Speaking to the SABC at the Third Luanda Financing Summit in Angola, Ramokgopa called for boosted infrastructure in transport, energy, digital, and water sectors.
The summit aims to bridge the continent’s 1.7-trillion-rand annual funding gap:
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Airlink opens Johannesburg-Zanzibar route
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South African airline Airlink has announced the launch of a new route from Johannesburg-Zanzibar in June 2026, with tickets now available for purchase.
The Tanzanian island has seen a steady increase in visitor numbers from South Africa in recent years.
The airline will operate its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which accommodates up to 136 passengers, on a twice-weekly schedule.
The schedule allows passengers from across South Africa and the SADC region to connect via Johannesburg, while facilitating onward connections on partner airlines globally.
The Tanzanian island has seen a steady increase in visitor numbers from South Africa in recent years.
The airline will operate its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which accommodates up to 136 passengers, on a twice-weekly schedule.
The schedule allows passengers from across South Africa and the SADC region to connect via Johannesburg, while facilitating onward connections on partner airlines globally.
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Transport Department to develop regional speed trains in KZN
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eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has welcomed the Transport Department's move to develop regional speed trains connecting Durban to major cities like Johannesburg, Polokwane, and Pretoria.
This follows a Request for Information issued by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to explore partnerships for the high-speed rail network.
Xaba says his ongoing engagements with the Minister and transport entities are yielding positive results, emphasizing the importance of the speed train project.
This follows a Request for Information issued by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to explore partnerships for the high-speed rail network.
Xaba says his ongoing engagements with the Minister and transport entities are yielding positive results, emphasizing the importance of the speed train project.
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