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Maersk Halts New Shipments to Berbera, Putting Pressure on Horn of Africa Trade Routes

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Constance Makungu

Maersk Suspends New Cargo Bookings to Berbera Port, Raising Concerns Over Ethiopia Trade Corridor Disruptions Global container shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk has temporarily suspended new cargo bookings to and from the Port of Berbera, disrupting a key inland trade corridor connecting the Horn of Africa’s coastal gateways to Ethiopia’s import-dependent economy. In a notice to customers, the company said the suspension takes effect immediately due to scheduling changes. However, Maersk

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Railway News Southern Africa

$1.32 Billion Secured for Lobito Corridor Railway to Link Zambia’s Copperbelt to Global Markets via Angola

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance Makungu

Africa Finance Corporation and AfDB Back $5 Billion Lobito Corridor Railway to Connect Zambia Copper Mines to Angola Port The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have each committed $500 million toward the development of the Lobito Corridor railway project, a strategic infrastructure link designed to connect Zambia’s copper-rich regions to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will contribute approximately $320

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Cape Town Launches First Electric Buses for MyCiTi Network in Major Shift Toward Green Public Transport

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance Makungu

Cape Town Introduces First Electric Buses for MyCiTi Network as City Accelerates Transition to Sustainable Public Transport Cape Town is set to receive its first electric bus in August, marking a major milestone in the city’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable public transport. The development forms part of a broader strategy to modernise the MyCiTi rapid transit system while reducing fuel costs and lowering carbon emissions. The initial delivery

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance Makungu

Zambia’s Transport Minister Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Transport Corridor Development Zambia is intensifying efforts to transform itself from a landlocked nation into a regional logistics and trade hub through sustained investment in transport infrastructure, corridor development, and regional cooperation, Minister of Transport and Logistics Hon. Museba Frank Tayali announced during the opening of the Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference in Lusaka. Speaking to government officials, industry leaders, and regional

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Metso Expands African Footprint with New Bulk Materials Handling Hub in Cape Town

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

Metso Opens Cape Town Regional Hub to Support African Ports, Localisation and Bulk Materials Handling Growth Global industrial technology group Metso has expanded its bulk materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town, strengthening its operational presence and service capacity across Africa’s port and mining sectors. The Finnish company, which supplies technologies, equipment and services to the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries

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Air Freight East Africa

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet with Six Additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

Ethiopian Airlines Converts Six Boeing 787-9 Options into Firm Orders to Support Global Network Expansion Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the conversion of six purchase options for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders, strengthening the carrier’s long-haul expansion strategy and ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The announcement, made jointly with Boeing on 21 April 2026, represents a significant step in the airline’s long-term growth plan and builds on its major wide-body

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Railway News West Africa

Ghana Secures €20m EU Grant to Upgrade Tema–Mpakadan Rail Signalling System

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Constance Makungu

European Union approves €20 million grant to modernise Ghana’s Tema–Mpakadan railway signalling and boost rail capacity and safety Ghana’s efforts to modernise its rail infrastructure have received a major boost after the European Commission approved a €20 million grant equivalent to approximately $21.6 million to upgrade signalling systems on the Tema–Mpakadan railway line. The funding will support the deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1, a technology

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Railway News Southern Africa

Flooding Disrupts Rail Traffic on Lobito Corridor, Halting Key Mineral Export Route

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

Severe Floods in Angola Suspend Lobito Corridor Rail Operations, Threatening Copper and Cobalt Exports from Central Africa Severe flooding in western Angola has forced the suspension of rail traffic along the Lobito Corridor, disrupting a critical export route for minerals from the region’s mining sector. The line operator, Lobito Atlantic Railway, reported that “significant damage” was sustained to railway infrastructure near the Halo River between Cubal and Caimbambo, approximately 140

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Angola Pushes Formal Cross-Border Trade Reforms with DR Congo

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Constance Makungu

Angola Strengthens Border Trade Formalization with DR Congo Through Digital Systems and Regional Agreements Luanda — The formalization of cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being driven by strategic reforms aimed at modernizing border operations and improving trade efficiency, according to Rui Miguêns de Oliveira. Speaking at the 3rd DRC-Angola Economic Forum in Kinshasa, the minister said the reforms align with regional and

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Central Africa Southern Africa

Luvo and Yema Logistics Platforms to Strengthen Angola–DRC Cross-Border Trade

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Constance Makungu

Angola’s Luvo and Yema Logistics Hubs Set to Boost Trade and Supply Chains with DR Congo Luanda — The planned logistics platforms at Luvo and Yema are expected to significantly enhance cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to officials from the Angola Cargo and Logistics Certification Regulatory Agency. Mateus Simão, administrator for the Technical Area and Operations at ARCCLA, said the strategic logistics

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