Tag: Transport
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Philippines Awards 13 PPP Projects in 2025: A Boost for Infrastructure
Overview: PPP Center Announces 13 Awards for 2025 The Philippine government contends that public-private partnerships (PPPs) remain a key strategy to close the country’s infrastructure gap. In 2025, the PPP Center publicly announced the award of 13 projects spanning various sectors, signaling a renewed commitment to mobilize private capital for national development. These awards cover…
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Tragic Train Derailment in Southern Mexico Kills 13, Injures Dozens
Overview of the Incident A tragic train derailment occurred in southern Mexico, involving the Interoceanic Train that runs between the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. According to officials from the Mexican Navy, the derailment occurred on a section of track serving a regional passenger route and affected hundreds of people. Early reports indicate at least…
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Botswana Transport Minister’s Official Visit to Banaras Locomotive Works Highlights Collaboration in Rail Infrastructure
Overview of the Visit In a notable exchange that underscores growing cooperation in rail infrastructure, Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salake, paid an official visit to Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi on a Saturday afternoon. The visit, announced by the Public Relations Officer, marked a significant moment in bilateral engagement focused on…
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Family barred from over 1,000 petrol stations amid fuel theft row
Allegations escalate as family say they are barred nationwide A British family says they have been barred from more than 1,000 petrol stations after being hit with fuel theft debts they describe as false. The case has drawn scrutiny of a leading petrol station security company accused of overzealous debt collection that has left a…
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Why African Banks Must Lead Urban Infrastructure Projects
Why banks should lead Africa’s urban infrastructure push As Africa’s urban population continues to rise, the continent faces a pivotal choice: who should finance the backbone of its future cities? Nigerian, Kenyan, South African, and other African banks are uniquely positioned to lead urban infrastructure projects—housing, electricity, water, and transport—by leveraging local knowledge, patient capital,…
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Tanzania’s CCM Reaffirms Commitment to Nearby Development: Health, Education, Water and More
Overview: CCM Reiterates a Sweeping Development Agenda Dodoma, Tanzania — The ruling CCM party has reaffirmed its pledge to implement a broad slate of development projects spanning health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and energy. The party’s emphasis on these sectors underscores its aim to accelerate growth, improve living standards, and bolster Tanzania’s…
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Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Major Development Projects Across Key Sectors
Overview: A Broad Commitment to Transformative Projects Dodoma — In a significant show of political resolve, CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a wide array of major development projects across critical sectors of Tanzania’s economy. The party signaled a sustained focus on health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and…
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Australia News Live: Townsville ADF Incident Leaves Three Injured as Spirit of Tasmania Faces Setback
Live Updates: Townsville Incident Involving ADF Personnel Australia’s defence and emergency services are responding to an incident near Townsville that involved Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. The incident resulted in three people being injured following a single-vehicle crash at a Townsville facility. Paramedics reported one patient with life-threatening injuries, while another, a man in his…
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Budget 2026 Live: Core Social Welfare Rise, Wages Up, VAT Cuts and Housing Reforms
Overview of Budget 2026: What changed and why it matters Budget 2026 was delivered amid a climate of cost-of-living pressures and a push to relieve households while funding critical public services. The finance minister confirmed significant social and tax measures, including a €10 weekly increase to core social welfare rates and a series of targeted…
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Menai Suspension Bridge Shuts Again: Bolts to be Replaced After Startling Safety Review
Overview: Unplanned Closure for Critical Repairs The Menai Suspension Bridge, a pivotal link between Anglesey and the Welsh mainland, has closed unexpectedly after engineers advised that bolts on beams beneath the structure needed replacement. The closure was ordered by the Welsh government and took effect at 14:00 BST on Saturday. Transport Secretary Ken Skates expressed…