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Death toll rises to 84 in Mozambique tanker explosion - Global Times

It's sad.

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1019657.shtml

Death toll rises to 84 in Mozambique tanker explosion - Global Times Death toll in the fuel tanker explosion in Central Tete province, Mozambique, continues rising, with 4 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours that include a pregnant woman, Mozambican health authorities said on Tuesday.

Oil price retreats from $50 - and will stay lower ‘for months’, says Goldman Sachs

The fuel price lowering will encourage trade. It's very welcome in our freight industry.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/06/15/global-oil-sector-to-lose-out-on-1-trillion-as-investment-dries/

Oil price retreats from $50 - and will stay lower ‘for months’, says Goldman Sachs The oil market has reversed its fragile gains over the past two weeks to fall back below the $50 a barrel mark, as Goldman Sachs warned that the price is unlikely to return to its 2016 highs “for months”.

Contract signed for dredging the port of Maputo, Mozambique | Macauhub English

With companies like MACS increasing their port frequency between Maputo and Beira, this is good for business.

http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2016/05/23/contract-signed-for-dredging-the-port-of-maputo-mozambique/

Contract signed for dredging the port of Maputo, Mozambique | Macauhub English The dredging of the access channel to the port of Maputo to allow the entry of vessels of up to 80 tons of gross tonnage will begin in May following the signing

Pipeline funded by China supports Mozambique’s industrialisation strategy | Macauhub English

A 2,600 km oil pipeline from South Africa, a 3km bridge, a new port in Beira and another pipeline from Beira to Malawi, I think Mozambique just entered the 'American' industrialisation age. With China being J.P. Morgan, who's going to be the Standard Oil - John D., Carnegie or Vanderbilt? Or, is that taken?

John D's powerful friend in 1912 said, "Let me issue and control a Nation's money and I care not who makes its laws".

http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2016/04/11/pipeline-funded-by-china-supports-mozambiques-industrialisation-strategy/

Pipeline funded by China supports Mozambique’s industrialisation strategy | Macauhub English The investment of US$6 billion in the Rovuma/Gauteng pipeline, the largest ever Chinese investment in Mozambique, will support Mozambique's industrialisation strategy and strengthen the Chinese presence in the region, according to recent analyses collated by Macauhub. Announced in March, the feasibi…

Zambia : Vedanta Resources challenge jurisdiction of Zambian villagers’ claims in London High...

Zambian villagers take a $37 Billion mining company to court. Their claims are well founded but who wins?

https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/04/11/vedanta-resources-challenge-jurisdiction-zambian-villagers-claims-london-high-court-12-april-2016/

Zambia : Vedanta Resources challenge jurisdiction of Zambian villagers’ claims in London High... Lusaka - Zambia: On 31st August parallel demos were held in Odisha, Delhi and Johannesburg. 400 miners protested Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines in Ndola, Zambia. A three-da

Zambia : Make no mistake, Zambia is facing a mealie meal shortage-HH

It will be a while before we get maize from Zambia again

https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/04/04/make-no-mistake-zambia-facing-mealie-meal-shortage-hh/

Zambia : Make no mistake, Zambia is facing a mealie meal shortage-HH Lusaka - Zambia: Chingola residents awaiting for their turn to buy mealie meal Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has insisted that Zambia is currently facing a mealie me

Times of Zambia | Intercepted trucks now in FRA custody

Sub-Saharan drought is causing.

http://www.times.co.zm/?p=81827

Times of Zambia | Intercepted trucks now in FRA custody By JULIUS PHIRI - THE 28 trucks that were intercepted at Mwami border post in Chipata laden with maize almost a month ago have now been taken to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) sheds under tight security. The trucks, which are foreign registered, were on Tuesday afternoon driven from Mwami to the FRA…

Petrol price to fall 5.5%

Fuel prizes falling in SA

http://www.moneyweb.co.za/news-fast-news/petrol-price-to-fall-5-5/

Petrol price to fall 5.5% Wholesale diesel will rise by 1.6%

Turkish ‘powership’ docks in Nacala to generate 100 MW for Zambia - Zitamar

Who knew such was possible.

http://zitamar.com/mozambique-zambia-powership-nacala/

Turkish ‘powership’ docks in Nacala to generate 100 MW for Zambia - Zitamar A Turkish-built floating power plant docked in Nacala port yesterday, 18 February, where it will spend the next two years generating 100 MW for the Zambian market as well as fortifying the electricity grid in northern Mozambique. The ship, which belongs to Turkish power company Karadeniz, will burn…

South Africa Posts Biggest Trade Surplus in Four Years

I think the weakening of the rand was a smart move.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-29/south-africa-posts-biggest-trade-surplus-in-four-years

South Africa Posts Biggest Trade Surplus in Four Years South Africa posted its biggest trade surplus in four years in December as factories cut back on imports of machinery and equipment during the year-end holiday period.

IMF expects Mozambique to become one of the largest economies in Africa | Macauhub English

Gas is set to propel Mozambique forward.

http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2016/01/22/imf-expects-mozambique-to-become-one-of-the-largest-economies-in-africa/

IMF expects Mozambique to become one of the largest economies in Africa | Macauhub English By 2028 Mozambique could become one of the largest economies in Africa when production of natural gas discovered in the north reach its peak, said the Internat

2 firms eye rail project | Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation

This is interesting. I wonder if Zambia will be able to import Angolan oil on it.

http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=29641

2 firms eye rail project | Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Two companies have expressed interest in partnering with government to establish a railway line linking Zambia and Angola.

USA donates US$6 billion to Mozambique over 30 years | Macauhub English

Big Money Donation!

http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2015/12/30/usa-donates-us6-billion-to-mozambique-over-30-years/

USA donates US$6 billion to Mozambique over 30 years | Macauhub English Over the last 30 years the United States has donated almost US$6 billion to Mozambique, said the outgoing ambassador Douglas Griffiths in a farewell letter.

Zambia : Forbes ranks Zambia 7th best country for doing business in Africa

Well done Zambia 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.

https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/12/30/109710/

Zambia : Forbes ranks Zambia 7th best country for doing business in Africa Lusaka - Zambia: Lusaka city centre FORBES’ annual ranking of the finest countries for capitalism has ranked Zambia the seventh best country for doing business out of 54 Af

White corn climbs to record in SA as planting ends

Yellow sadza/pap/nsima/ubwali/ugali could become an option soon given the recent rise in corn prices.

http://www.moneyweb.co.za/news-fast-news/white-corn-climbs-to-record-in-sa-as-planting-ends/

White corn climbs to record in SA as planting ends Prices have more than doubled this year.

Zambia : Lusaka fuel crisis deepens as transporters and Government reach deadlock

This is what we don't need in the trucking business!

https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/12/18/lusaka-fuel-crisis-deepens-as-transporters-and-govt-reach-deadlock/

Zambia : Lusaka fuel crisis deepens as transporters and Government reach deadlock Lusaka - Zambia: Fuel Crisis persists in Lusaka A meeting schedule to take place between Government and the Zambian Truckers Association and Petroleum Association failed to

Zambia launches construction of China-aided hydro-power project

Way to go Zambia.
http://www.globalpost.com/article/6695820/2015/11/28/zambia-launches-construction-china-aided-hydro-power-project

Zambia launches construction of China-aided hydro-power project CHIKANKATA, Zambia, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Zambia launched on Saturday the construction of a China-aided major hydro-power project, which will go a long way in boosting the country's electricity generation capacity.

South African drought to cost Sappi up to $10 mln: CEO | Reuters

This will be felt all over Southern Africa.

http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFKCN0T10SW20151112

South African drought to cost Sappi up to $10 mln: CEO | Reuters JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A drought in South Africa could cost paper maker Sappi between $5 million and $10 million in the first quarter of 2016 as it would result in slower production in its mills, chief

Low commodities prices hurts the mining industry in Zambia.

http://seekingalpha.com/news/2920776-reuters-glencore-vedanta-face-struggle-over-zambia-copper-mines

Malawi to have largest rice factory in Southern Africa | Malawi24 - All the latest Malawi news

Time to blow each others horns in Malawi. Mind you, they are only exported about 700 tons in 2014.

http://malawi24.com/2015/11/11/malawi-to-have-largest-rice-factory-in-southern-africa/

Malawi to have largest rice factory in Southern Africa | Malawi24 - All the latest Malawi news Malawi is set to have the largest rice factory in southern Africa country in Nkhotakota district as one way of increasing exports from this country. The multimillion rice factory at Mpamatha in Nkhotakota will ready for its operations soon as the construction at site it is at an advanced stage.

South Africa To Acquire $280m Presidential Jet | Nigerian News from Leadership News

"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars..."

http://leadership.ng/news/473485/south-africa-to-acquire-280m-presidential-jet

South Africa To Acquire $280m Presidential Jet | Nigerian News from Leadership News South Africa To Acquire $280m Presidential Jet Africa, News

Uber signs $14 million car rental deal with South Africa's WesBank

Interesting how a simple genius app like Uber has turned the traditional SA taxi business on its head.

http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/latestnews/2015/11/10/Uber-signs-14-million-car-rental-deal-South-Africas-WesBank

Uber signs $14 million car rental deal with South Africa's WesBank WesBank, which is an arm of lender FirstRand, will rent cars to Uber drivers who do no

Chinese firms plan to invest $300 million in Zambia industrial...

Soon Zim will be importing most from Zam.

http://www.agweek.com/news/nation-and-world/3878794-chinese-firms-plan-invest-300-million-zambia-industrial-park

Chinese firms plan to invest $300 million in Zambia industrial... LUSAKA - Chinese companies plan to establish a new industrial park on the outskirts of the Zambian capital Lusaka with an initial investment of $300 million, a visiting company executive said. More than 30 Chinese companies would invest in areas including bicycle assembly, telecommunicat...

South Africa: Coal miners 'to end strike Monday'

Not the best news during this energy crisis.

http://www.newsfultoncounty.com/world/news/1011469-south-africa-coal-miners-to-end-strike-monday

South Africa: Coal miners 'to end strike Monday' – Union executives to consult with striking members on weekend about new wage offer by employersBy Hassan IsilowJOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa’s striking coal miners could e…

Times of Zambia | Maize price increased…as the President vows to motivate farmers

Even with a price increase, Zambian maize is still affordable.

http://www.times.co.zm/?p=65410

Times of Zambia | Maize price increased…as the President vows to motivate farmers By SYLVESTER MWALE - PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says the recently announced floor price of maize will be increased by K5 in order to motivate farmers in growing more crops to avert possible hunger next year. President Lungu said he will ask the Treasury to look for more money so that farmers can be given…

Salute to Airlines

In honor of Cecil.

http://atwonline.com/salute-airlines

Salute to Airlines ATW salutes the following airlines, which have all banned the transport of animal trophies on their aircraft. American Airlines www.aa.com Air France www.airfrance.com

This is Why Cecil the Lion's Death Matters - Bites @ Animal Planet

This is Why Cecil the Lion's Death Matters - Bites @ Animal Planet A beloved and well-known lion who called protected land in Zimbabwe his home for 13 years, was killed earlier this month in actions that have now brought poaching charges against a hunting guide and land owner

Coal Stacker Collapses At Mozambique Port

Nacala Port is the deepest port in Southern Africa. It's full of potential and this happens when it was just about to go full swing!

http://maritime-executive.com/article/coal-stacker-collapses-at-mozambique-port

Coal Stacker Collapses At Mozambique Port A coal stacker, which is a large bulk handler, collapsed in the Mozambique port of Nacala. The stacker buckled according to a port spokesperson. It

Zambia power cuts feed copper supply worries, lift prices | MINING.com

ZESCO's finger on the international supply and demand of copper.

http://www.mining.com/zambia-power-cuts-feed-copper-supply-worries-lift-prices/

Zambia power cuts feed copper supply worries, lift prices | MINING.com Power restrictions could hit output of most copper mines operating in the country.

Zimbabwe company inks $1.1bn thermal power deal with China

Will this be the solution to our ZESA problems?

http://www.globalpost.com/article/6620654/2015/07/23/zimbabwe-company-inks-11bn-thermal-power-deal-china

Zimbabwe company inks $1.1bn thermal power deal with China A Zimbabwean company on Thursday signed a $1.1 billion agreement with the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to build a 600-megawatt thermal power plant, a move expected to ease power cuts in the country.

SUPREME COURT IN SHOCKING LABOUR RULING newsdzeZimbabweNewsdzeZimbabwe

This supreme court ruling has taken many by surprise.

http://www.newsdzezimbabwe.co.uk/2015/07/supreme-court-in-shocking-labour-ruling.html

SUPREME COURT IN SHOCKING LABOUR RULING newsdzeZimbabweNewsdzeZimbabwe

Zimbabwe Government buying vehicles from Ashok Leyland with the help of EXIM bank, Odisha...

Here comes the new buses.
http://www.orissadiary.com/ShowBussinessNews.asp?id=60329

Zimbabwe Government buying vehicles from Ashok Leyland with the help of EXIM bank, Odisha... Mumbai: A flag-off ceremony was held at the Mumbai Port Trust on June 28, 2015 on the occasion of shipment of vehicles and spare p

Fastjet commits to another Airbus A319

Fastjet is here!

http://atwonline.com/lessors/fastjet-commits-another-airbus-a319?NL=ATW-04&Issue=ATW-04_20150715_ATW-04_36&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_3&utm_rid=CPEN1000000448547&utm_campaign=3173&utm_medium=email&elq2=6eca1aba864547e497830524745bf50e

Fastjet commits to another Airbus A319 African budget carrier fastjet has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed lessor for its fifth Airbus A319 and is preparing to take delivery of its fourth aircraft, which will be used to launch startup carrier fastjet Zimbabwe.