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Zambia Lobito Railway Moves Closer to Construction as AFC Names Preferred EPC Contractors

October 27, 2026October 28, 2026 Constance Makungu

AFC Selects Preferred Contractors for Zambia Lobito Railway, Paving the Way for Major Regional Trade and Mining Corridor Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has taken a significant step toward advancing the Zambia Lobito Railway Project by announcing the preferred Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the transformative cross-border rail development linking Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast. The announcement follows a competitive international tender process for the 830-kilometre greenfield railway project,

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Railway News Southern Africa

TAZARA Targets 1.8 Million Tonnes in Annual Freight by 2031

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance Makungu

TAZARA Targets 16-Fold Freight Growth Under US$1.4 Billion Railway Revitalisation Plan The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is targeting an increase in annual freight volumes to 1.8 million tonnes by the 2030/2031 financial year under a five-year strategic plan backed by a US$1.4 billion rehabilitation and concession programme. The target is part of TAZARA’s strategic plan for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031, which was approved during the authority’s 123rd Board of Directors meeting

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Railway News

AfDB and Germany Partner to Strengthen Africa’s Railways and Regional Connectivity

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance Makungu

African Development Bank and Germany Partner to Modernise Railways and Boost Regional Trade The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has signed a letter of intent with Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to strengthen cooperation on railway development, improve cross-border connectivity and accelerate regional economic integration across Africa. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at reducing transport costs, improving the interoperability of railway networks and

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zimbabwe’s Dinson Steel Signs Rail Deal to Move 1.7 Million Tonnes of Coal and Steel

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance Makungu

Zimbabwe’s Dinson Steel Secures Rail Deal to Transport 1.7 Million Tonnes of Coal and Steel Annually Zimbabwe’s National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with Grand Railway Solutions (GRS) and Dinson Iron and Steel Company to transport 1.7 million tonnes of coal and steel products annually, supporting the expansion of the country’s steel industry and strengthening its rail freight network. The agreement will facilitate the transportation

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Business Railway News Southern Africa

Hichilema Identifies Lobito Corridor as Major Opportunity for Zambia

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Constance Makungu

Zambia President Hichilema Identifies Lobito Corridor as Key Driver of Trade and Investment Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has described the Lobito Corridor as a major opportunity to accelerate regional trade, investment and economic integration, calling for closer cooperation among Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking at the Second Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Lusaka, Hichilema said the corridor should serve as a building block for connecting

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Railway News

AfDB, Germany Partner to Strengthen Africa’s Railway Networks

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Constance Makungu

AfDB and Germany Launch Partnership to Expand Africa’s Railway Infrastructure The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have signed a letter of intent to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and strengthening regional economic integration. The partnership will focus on reducing transport costs, improving cross-border interoperability, promoting low-carbon transport solutions and supporting sustainable transport policies. The two institutions will also

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

USTDA Backs Power Study for Lobito Corridor in Zambia and DRC

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 Constance Makungu

USTDA Funds US$3 Million Power Study for Zambia-DRC Lobito Corridor The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement with Anzana Electric Group to fund a feasibility study aimed at improving electricity supply across Zambia’s North-Western Province and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Lualaba Province. The study will assess opportunities to expand hydropower generation, rehabilitate existing power assets and upgrade electricity distribution networks serving copper and cobalt

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Secures Funding for Chirundu Border Upgrade

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

Zimbabwe Secures US$66.8 Million Funding for Chirundu Border Upgrade with Zambia Zimbabwe has secured financing for the US$66.8 million modernisation of the Chirundu Border Post, paving the way for major construction works to begin in October 2026. The project, being implemented under a public-private partnership, is expected to modernise the border facility and improve the movement of freight and passengers between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Chirundu crossing is a key

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Targets Rail Investment to Support Higher Production

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Constance Makungu

Zambia Eyes TAZARA and Lobito Rail Upgrades to Move 3 Million Tonnes of Copper Zambia will need significant investment in railway infrastructure to support its ambitious production and export targets, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has said. Musokotwane said the country could not rely on road transport alone to move the volumes of agricultural and mineral commodities it plans to produce. Zambia is targeting annual production of 10

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Central Africa East Africa Ports & Terminals

Dar es Salaam Cuts DRC Cargo Processing Time to Two Days

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Constance Makungu

DRC Cargo at Dar es Salaam Port Falls to Two-Day Processing as Trade Expands The Port of Dar es Salaam has reduced the processing time for cargo destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo to about two days, down from around 10 days, strengthening the corridor’s role in the movement of goods between the DRC and international markets. The improvement was highlighted during a September 19 visit to the port

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