Africa: Transport

Car subscription and lease-to-own platforms have exploded in popularity from Johannesburg to Cape Town. They offer flexible access to vehicles without the long-term lock-in of hire purchase...

Welcome to this week's edition of the East Africa Investment, where we explore the continent's most impactful economic developments. The spotlight this week falls on Japan, which is stepping up as a strategic player in Africa's future by expanding trade and investment in key sectors like green energy, infrastructure, and critical minerals.

According to the World Bank, up to 80% of Nigerian roads are in poor condition, and only about 30% are paved. According to the National Integrated Infrastructure...

The aviation sector is essential to the global connection of people, products, and services, and Nigeria is no exception. Maintaining the safety and security...

The Nigerian aviation sector has witnessed a concerning surge in disruptive passenger incidents over recent years, ranging from verbal altercations...

If the interest in an engine installed in an airframe is held by a person other than the person who holds interest in the airframe, the risk of title annexation does exist...

The international maritime industry is rapidly evolving with the introduction of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships ("MASS") being a significant shift in the manner in which goods are transported across the seas.

Cargo insurance is an important part of international and domestic trade, offering financial protection against the risks that goods face while in transit.

Following Nigeria's colonial and post-colonial eras, indigenous participation in key economic sectors remained limited, posing a significant challenge to national development and self-reliance.