Africa Transportation News 2022 Week 19

According to Africa Transportation News 2022, South African government on Monday gazetted the national rail policy frameworks that allow the private sector to operate passenger rail services. The move seeks to assist commuters who have been left relying on more expensive taxi and bus services.
Deputy director general for rail transport, Ngwako Makaepea, said private sector practitioners interested in entering the passenger rail services were already showing great interest. https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/getting-back-on-track-mbalula-announces-prasa-private-sector-plan-to-resuscitate-rail-services-20220509

EU to provide €123m for Cameroon line upgrade. The 330km Belabo – Ngaoundere line has not been modernised since it opened in 1974. The European Union has agreed to provide €123m to support the upgrade of Cameroon’s 330km Belabo – Ngaoundere line. https://www.railjournal.com/infrastructure/eu-to-provide-e123m-for-cameroon-line-upgrade/

COVID-19 Impact on Travel Transportation Market Share, Size, Trends and Growth 2022 to 2031 CFB (Benguela railway, in Angola), Tanzania Railways Corporation, Botswana Railways, Malawi Railways, TransNamib, Caminhos de Ferro de Mocambique(CFM) (Mozambique Railway), Zambia Railways, Swaziland Railway, National Railways of Zimbabwe, TAZARA (Tanzania/Zambia Railway Authority), CCR S.A., EBX Group, Central East African Railway in Malawi, Spoornet(South-Africa), Metrorail (South Africa), América Latina Logística, Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway
https://www.magnolianews.net/Content/covid-19-impact-on-travel-transportation-market-share-size-trends-and-growth-2022-to-2031/

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) want to use the 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves in their subsoil for the local manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles. The two border states have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint value chain for the electric mobility and clean energy sectors.
https://www.afrik21.africa/en/drc-zambia-an-agreement-to-manufacture-batteries-for-electric-vehicles/

South African government on Monday gazetted the national rail policy frameworks that allow the private sector to operate passenger rail services.
The move seeks to assist commuters who have been left relying on more expensive taxi and bus services.
Deputy director general for rail transport, Ngwako Makaepea, said private sector practitioners interested in entering the passenger rail services were already showing great interest.
https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/getting-back-on-track-mbalula-announces-prasa-private-sector-plan-to-resuscitate-rail-services-20220509

EU to provide €123m for Cameroon line upgrade. The 330km Belabo – Ngaoundere line has not been modernised since it opened in 1974. The European Union has agreed to provide €123m to support the upgrade of Cameroon’s 330km Belabo – Ngaoundere line.
https://www.railjournal.com/infrastructure/eu-to-provide-e123m-for-cameroon-line-upgrade/

On Track to Romance and Relaxation: Rovos Rail in Africa, The world’s most luxurious train
Epitomizing a bygone era in train travel, Rovos Rail provides a stylish experience on the 870-mile journey from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, to Pretoria in South Africa. Departing from Victoria Falls Railway Station – established in 1904 – insouciant baboons stroll on the platform, as Trumpeter hornbills call from the canopies of Natal Mahogany trees.
https://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/on-track-to-romance-and-relaxation-rovos-rail-in-africa

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White Paper on National Rail Policy released: The release of the White Paper on National Rail Policy represents a new epoch and a decisive break with the past, which saw the railways being used as an instrument to segregate society and give credence to a system of racial oppression, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said on May 9.
https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/white-paper-on-national-rail-policy-released-2022-05-09/rep_id:4136

New high-speed trains planned for South Africa: minister
South Africa plans to introduce a new high-speed rail system as part of its new national rail policy, says Transport minister Fikile Mbalula. Addressing media on Monday (9 May), Mbalula said the framework will serve as the foundation for the establishment of new high-speed rail corridors across the country.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/technology/584452/new-high-speed-trains-planned-for-south-africa-minister/

BYD K6 Minibuses Being Piloted In Kenya’s Matatu Industry
BYD K6 electric buses are now being piloted in Kenya on some of Nairobi’s famous routes to show that there is a viable business case for electric minibuses.
https://cleantechnica.com/2022/05/09/byd-k6-minibuses-being-piloted-in-kenyas-matatu-industry/

A policy to guide the deployment and scale-up in the production of Electric Vehicles in Ghana is currently being developed by the Ministry of Transport.
The E-Mobility Policy when completed is expected to guide Ghana’s quest to have a sustainable and environmentally conscious transport system as well as guard against the debilitating impact of climate change. https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/e-mobility-policy-in-the-offing.html

Government to introduce battery-powered electric ‘trotros’ to boost public transportation: Ghana government has hinted at introducing electric buses for commercial public transportation use.
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Government-to-introduce-battery-powered-electric-trotros-to-boost-public-transportation-1535768

Egypt’s under-progress BRT to be substitution of planned 5th metro line
CAIRO : Minister of Transport told press Monday that the bus-rapid-transit (BRT), being introduced on Greater Cairo’s Ring Road, is a substitution of the fifth metro line that was planned to get implemented after the fourth one is completed, as it would be extended in parallel to the road.
https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/115671/Egypt-s-under-progress-BRT-to-be-substitution-of-planned

The union accused the management of the local bus services of refusing to provide transport allowances or transport for its workers to get to work.
https://ewn.co.za/2022/05/14/numsa-threatens-mass-strike-in-tshwane-over-transport-demands

Nigerian startup Bossbus claims to be offering a more affordable, convenient and reliable mobility experience to commuters, allowing them to book various forms of transport from one app.
Launched last August by Oluwatobi Johnson Fakayode, Bossbus allows users to book a trip in a comfortable car, SUV, bus or boat to various destinations, while its services also include interstate and intrastate travel, and vehicle hire.
https://disrupt-africa.com/2022/05/11/nigerias-bossbus-is-offering-users-access-to-a-wide-range-of-travel-options-on-demand/

Infrastructure projects are often subject to political aspirations. But when they are not realised as promised or their costs multiply over the years, the projects turn into public controversies. After a while, the aspirations, promises and controversies settle as the infrastructure system becomes an integral part of the environment and society. Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit is such a project. It was planned to improve urban transport by gradually replacing minibuses in Tanzania’s largest city.
https://theconversation.com/dar-es-salaams-bus-rapid-transit-why-its-been-a-long-bumpy-ride-181486

Tonota police are investigating a fatal accident involving a Zambian Royal Africa bus heading to South Africa that claimed the lives of two people yesterday.
https://www.mmegi.bw/news/two-die-in-zambian-royal-africa-bus-accident/news

To reduce the emissions, KCCA said it will be tarmacking more city roads, increasing the number of signaled junctions and traffic management innovations to streamline city traffic control. The city will also promote and implement green mobility alternatives including electric mobility, non-motorized transportation and mass-transit alternatives.
https://africa.cgtn.com/2022/05/04/kampala-air-pollution-levels-far-exceed-recommended-levels/