The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector
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The seismic eruption unmasked the systemic injustices of our infrastructure, and the skewed maintenance thereof, which must be urgently addressed
The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home
The vehicle industry must create solutions that provide transport beyond traditional car ownership
Despite new management, problems that are costing the economy dearly continue to compound. Can the logistical behemoth turn the tide?
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has not answered questions about the deadly route, which last week led to the deaths of 18 children
Rival labour federation Cosatu has also called for a national protest
Minister Fikile Mbalula says motorists’ behaviour will change with disincentives for ‘unbecoming conduct’, but Outa and AA say the legislation was carelessly drafted
New legislation aims to protect local jobs in the transport sector amid questions as to whether SA has enough willing and skilled drivers
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Infrastructure is responsible for 79% greenhouse gas emissions and plays an important role in supporting national development priorities and achieving the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement
A green investment increases resilience and adapts cities to the harmful effects of climate change — and increases property prices and addresses issues such as health, water, sanitation and transport
The president’s focus is on fixing the economy — infrastructure build and local manufacturing are two priority areas
The state capture inquiry confronts the corruption-accused MP on his track record of inaction on Bosasa, which made R7-billion off the state
MPs were helpless to stop runaway losses and probe locomotive deal at Prasa, Zondo commission hears as it mulls parliament’s role in state capture era
Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector
South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But the City of Johannesburg’s new draft green buildings policy aims to change that
A new bike-sharing initiative in the Iranian capital is trying to ameliorate the city’s traffic and pollution problem
Economists question the manner in which the transitional government partially cut fuel subsidies
It is clear that the democratic government has failed the taxi industry, not only now during the Covid-19 pandemic, but for decades.
If the government has money to bail out the aviation, energy and broadcasting industries, why can it not help this anchor of our economy?
Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision
Figures released by Statistics South Africa showed that CPI increased, mainly because of the increased cost of transport and insurance.
Cycling to work is healthy, cuts carbon emissions and is for everyone, rich or poor
In a SIMSystem, governments, transport providers and users seamlessly connect with all available transport systems
Electric vehicles can store off-peak energy and return it to the system when required
Governance is good because the trustees worked in the industry, are fund members and undergo training during the year
Transport is essential to economic growth and affects people’s daily lives, but it also drives climate change and is the cause of too many deaths
Cellphones are the preferred channel of interaction
The fund’s investment goal is to enhance returns to members on a sustainable basis