RAIL TRANSPORT
Just 17% of all freight in South Africa is carried by rail, which means our roads are clogged with heavy trucks emitting toxic gasses, ruining the road infrastructure and integrity, and making life very difficult for ordinary commuters.
MESELA NHLAPO BIOGRAPHY Mesela Nhlapo is Chief Executive Officer of the African Rail Industry Association, having headed its predecessor, the RailRoad Association of South Africa. Holding a BCom in Marketing and an LLB degree, she has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and technical business development. She has started her career as a quality control manager at Pro-Tech Galvanizers. Mesela is the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management advisory board member at the North-West University. She also serves as Africa director for the Rail Working Group. Mesela was recently voted the top speaker at the 2021 Railway Regulator conference. Mesela is a renowned speaker and passionate about integrating the continent to increase Inter Africa Trade.
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