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Its successful demonstration in Rwanda underscores the increasing appeal of eVTOL technology.

The event will focus on burning issues such as AI strategy, pricing innovation and workforce shortages.

The department has strengthened governance systems, tightened internal controls and prioritised consequence management.

“Port throughput has benefited from the appointment of a number of knowledgeable and efficient staff at Transnet.” – Dr Jacob van Rensburg.

The company is steadily reducing losses as it seeks to boost efficiency across its ports and rail divisions.

As the sector boosts exports, it will depend on efficient rail transport to get its harvest to market, says the CGA.

There were no injuries among its 16 crew members or any release of pollutants following the grounding.

A Joint Trade and Investment Committee will act as a platform for the parties to meet to facilitate trade and investment.

Suspects opened fire on the wardens when they attempted to search them during a routine railway patrol.

Fraud, tariffs, AI and ethical sourcing are among the topics that will be discussed at the event.

The SOE loses 4.5 million tonnes of cargo per annum to crime-related security concerns.

“While still profitable, 2025-Q2 was relatively less profitable than most of the recent years.” – maritime consultant.