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The Jomo Kenyatta airport in Nairobi
Kenya signs $1.2bn deal with Chinese firm to expand Nairobi airport
Updated 4 hours ago By: Reuters

Kenya's government has signed a 154.2-billion Kenyan shilling ($1.2-billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Transport Minister Davis... 


An image of the Chief Dawid Stuurman airport upgrade
Chief David Stuurman airport kicks off terminal capacity optimisation project
23rd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Terminal Capacity Optimisation project at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (CDSIA), in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, will begin on June 26, State-owned Airports Company South Africa... 


Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies CEO Alberto Giovanzana and Phelan Green Energy chairperson Paschal Phelan
Phelan Green selects Johnson Matthey technology for Saldanha eSAF plant
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company Phelan Green Hydrogen says it has licensed technologies from advanced metals chemistry company Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for its planned electro‑sustainable... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy urges collaboration, LNG and ports reform at fuels imbizo
11th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has said that South Africa’s logistics recovery and long-term energy security will depend on the closer collaboration between government and the fuels industry, as... 


Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology companies Powerfleet and CTRLFleet used the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand to highlight the growing role of digital solutions in improving transport and logistics... 


Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson.
Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology company Tontrac System Analytics believes that greater integration between logistics systems and the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock significant efficiency... 


Airlink to open twice weekly flights from Cape Town to Mauritius
10th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Airline Airlink will start twice-weekly direct Cape Town to Mauritius flights from October 2, with bookings now open for flights on this route. The new route will be Airlink’s first to the Indian... 


Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson.
Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, Zebra Technologies and FarEye, highlighted the growing role of digitalisation, automation and AI in improving transport and logistics efficiency at the... 


Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

For fleet operators, every kilometre matters. From fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime to driver convenience and operating costs, success depends on having the right partner on the road. Fleet and... 


Aeroplane flying over a runway
IATA creates alliance to overcome bottlenecks in the development of aviation carbon trading
10th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has announced the launch of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply, as part of... 


ATNS retains its Level 2 Canso environmental rating
9th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South African State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has retained its Level 2 recognition under the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso) GreenATM environmental... 


IATA calls for action to accelerate the still disappointing global production of SAF
8th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has lamented the continuing slow development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)... 


IATA director-general Willie Walsh
Middle East crisis to hit airlines hard this year, but Africa will see the strongest demand growth
8th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Conflict in the Middle East was having a substantial effect on the airline industry, worldwide, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported, in its latest financial outlook... 


An aircraft being refuelled
IATA, ICAO to cooperate on facilitating sustainable aviation fuels
4th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA – the global representative body for the airline industry) and the intergovernmental International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have... 


Aerial impression of the Atlantic Aerodrome
Atlantic Aerodrome Phase 1 set to open in the Swartland in September
3rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The R500-million, first phase of the new purpose-built general aviation and turboprop base, Atlantic Aerodrome, is set to open its doors in the Swartland, in the Western Cape, in September. The... 


First flight of the Qantas A350-1000ULR
World’s longest-ranged airliner makes its maiden flight
3rd June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the successful first flight of the world’s longest-ranged airliner, the A350-1000ULR. This has been developed at the specific request... 


An Edelweiss aircraft
New direct European air connection for Windhoek
2nd June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Swiss low-cost carrier Edelweiss Air, part of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the start of its Zurich-Windhoek service. The first flight on this new route was actually flown on Monday from... 


An aeroplane flying overhead
ATNS, Botswana counterpart form air traffic training, tech partnership
22nd May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South African State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) have signed an agreement to expand joint training, deepen technological... 


FlySafair says it acted in good faith after NCC refers it to the consumer tribunal
21st May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred airline FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) linked to the alleged... 


Irvin Phenyane
ACSA announces eight new board appointments
18th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Airports company South Africa (ACSA) has announced the board appointments of Irvin Phenyane as chairperson, and Xoliswa Daku, Keitumetse Mahlangu, Surendra Sooklal, Roy Mnisi and Theunis... 


Industrial Zones Programme chief operations officer Stieneke Jensma
Banks, DFIs urged to back RBIDZ project development
18th May 2026

Industrial Zones Programme chief operations officer Stieneke Jensma discusses the need for development finance institutions and commercials banks to play a role in the development of projects... 


RBIDZ outlines project pipeline at funding pitch
RBIDZ outlines project pipeline at funding pitch
18th May 2026

Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone business development executive manager Simthembile Mapu discusses the RBIDZ’s project pipeline at its Project Funding Pitch held in Johannesburg from May 7... 


Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba
SEZ support key to South Africa’s reindustrialisation drive
18th May 2026

Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba discusses the critical role of support for SEZ’s in South Africa’s reindustrialisation programme at the Richards Bay Industrial... 


An Embraer E195-E2 painted in Airlink livery
Airlink to start direct service between Cape Town and Zanzibar later this year
18th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that it is to introduce the first-ever direct flight between Cape Town and Zanzibar. The service will launch in October, and will... 


The DJI Dock 3 which is deploying a security drone at Steyn City
UAV technology, an effective security tool
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

In conjunction with commercial unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), integrated security solutions provider Fidelity Services Group has developed a repeatable security... 


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R20bn in airport projects poised to take off in Cape Town
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The airspace over Cape Town is set to become much busier in the next two to seven years, with two mega-projects ramping up to allow for increased air traffic to and from the Western Cape capital.... 


Charles Shilowa appointed acting ACSA CEO as Mpofu completes tenure
14th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned management agency Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Charles Shilowa as acting CEO, effective July 1, while the board undertakes a formal process to recruit and appoint... 


Water drops on a window
Bad weather affects services at Western Cape airports
11th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has urged people planning to fly to or from Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) or George Airport to check with it, or their airlines, for any... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Transport Minister highlights South African commercial aviation safety
8th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has lauded the safety record of the South African commercial aviation sector, while noting the need to improve safety in the general aviation (GA)... 


Emirates Airways has restored most of its services, including to South Africa
5th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Dubai-, United Arab Emirates (UAE), based global major airline Emirates has announced that it has restored operations on 96% of its global network, following the disruptions caused by the conflict... 


King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport playing a major role in the KwaZulu-Natal economy
4th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airports Company South Africa has highlighted that May 1 marked the sixteenth anniversary of Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), which is now the country’s third busiest airport. KSIA... 


Conflict in the Middle East causes decline in air cargo demand in March, says IATA
30th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air cargo markets decelerated in March, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA was the global representative body for the airline industry.) “Air cargo demand... 


Global air passenger demand up in March, with Africa leading, despite Gulf crisis – IATA
30th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global total air passenger demand increased by 2.1%, year-on-year in March, the global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has... 


African governments need to prioritise aviation, says IATA
29th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Aviation was a strategic enabler for African social and economic development, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted, at its Focus Africa Conference, in Addis Ababa,... 


The wing of an aeroplane, with a runway in the background
Ghana seeks majority private investor for new national carrier
29th April 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana said late Tuesday it was working to identify an investor for a new national airline, inviting "potential strategic partners" to engage with the West African country, which has not had a... 


A FedEx aeroplane landing
South Africa needs efficient air cargo hubs to boost economic growth
28th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Efficient performance by South Africa’s air cargo hubs was a key strategic instrument to propel the country’s economic growth and increase its competitiveness in world markets. So highlighted FedEx... 


AASA urges Southern African airline industry to be transparent about jet fuel supply plans
24th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) calls on fuel suppliers, depots, airports and governments in the region to urgently share their contingency fuel allocation... 


An Ethiopian Airlines-branded aeroplane on the tarmac at an airport
Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes
21st April 2026 By: Reuters

Africa's largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines on Monday said it is buying six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets as it looks to expand its long-haul flights across Africa and to the US, Europe... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
To tap into tourism potential, South Africa must address airport, visa bottlenecks – Mavuso
20th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

To seize the opportunity for boosting growth and development presented by tourism, South Africa must address airport capacity constraints, particularly at the OR Tambo International Airport, in... 


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