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Railway News from South Africa

Appointment of Brian Monakali as Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Safety Regulator

Appointment of Brian Monakali as Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Safety Regulator

01 August 2025
SADC, South Africa

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Transnet Port Terminals Surpasses 100,000 TEUs in a Week, Highest Since 2017

Transnet Port Terminals Surpasses 100,000 TEUs in a Week, Highest Since 2017

24 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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South Africa’s Citrus Fruit a Big Hit in EU and Middle East

South Africa’s Citrus Fruit a Big Hit in EU and Middle East

24 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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Mozambique and South Africa Strengthen Cooperation in Railway Regulation

Mozambique and South Africa Strengthen Cooperation in Railway Regulation

24 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Safety & Security

1 min

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Zak Debuts 1:12 Turnout With Confirmed Orders

Zak Debuts 1:12 Turnout With Confirmed Orders

20 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

5 min

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Transnet Signs a Major Contract With United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK)

Transnet Signs a Major Contract With United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK)

19 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Pit-to-Port

1 min

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The East London Multi-Purpose Terminal Welcomed Its First Transhipment Vessels

The East London Multi-Purpose Terminal Welcomed Its First Transhipment Vessels

19 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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South Africa: Railway Safety Act

18 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Safety & Security

1 min

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Navigating Discrete Manufacturing in South Africa Through Digitalisation

Navigating Discrete Manufacturing in South Africa Through Digitalisation

11 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

3 min

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A New Era for African Engineering: Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa Becomes Atana

A New Era for African Engineering: Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa Becomes Atana

11 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

2 min

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SEIFSA Names CEO Designate

03 July 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

1 min

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The 12th Edition of Transport Evolution Africa Was Defined by Corridor Investment, Transport Inclusion and Continent-wide Commitments

The 12th Edition of Transport Evolution Africa Was Defined by Corridor Investment, Transport Inclusion and Continent-wide Commitments

29 June 2025
SADC, South Africa

4 min

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Rolls-Royce Expands African Footprint with New Regional Headquarters and Training Facility for its Power Systems Division

Rolls-Royce Expands African Footprint with New Regional Headquarters and Training Facility for its Power Systems Division

21 June 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

Skills Development & Labour

2 min

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Grindrod CEO to Step Down at End of 2025

Grindrod CEO to Step Down at End of 2025

19 June 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

1 min

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International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) Advocates for Good Decision Making Around Rail Safety

International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) Advocates for Good Decision Making Around Rail Safety

06 June 2025
SADC, South Africa

Safety & Security

1 min

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