The Santa Clara-Oshikango border post, which officially opened 34 years ago, has begun operating 24 hours a day to better accommodate the movement of people and goods. This significant change was marked by an event attended by Angolan Minister of the Interior, Eugénio Laborinho, and Namibian Minister of Internal Affairs, Immigration, Security, and Protection, Albert Kawana. The introduction of a mobile biometric border control system now allows citizens from both
Author: Constance Makungu
Angola’s Transport Minister Calls for Swift Implementation of Transport Projects
Minister Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu emphasized the urgency for transport sector operators to accelerate ongoing projects during the closure of the XV Consultative Council in Lobito, Benguela province, on Friday. Highlighting the importance of executing national interest programs, particularly those supporting the production sector, Minister d’Abreu underscored the potential of the Lobito Corridor to stimulate economic diversification and enhance other sectors. A pivotal initiative proposed includes establishing the National Agency for
Fly Angola CEO Advocates for Streamlined Airport Development Strategies
The airport sector must adopt new strategies and expedite development processes to fully utilize the available infrastructure, stated Belarnício Muangala, President of the Executive Committee (PCE) of Fly Angola, on Monday in Luanda. In an interview with Jornal de Angola, Muangala identified persistent slowness and bureaucracy in the aviation sector as significant barriers, specifically hindering the planned air connection between Lubango and Windhoek. This new route is envisioned to facilitate
Lobito Corridor boosted with new reference partner
Angola’s minister of Transport Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu recently highlighted the significant financial commitments from the G7 and Italy, including a $320 million pledge from Italy, which complement the investments from the United States’ Partnership for Global Infrastructure (PGI) and the European Union’s Global Gateway Strategy. D’Abreu emphasized the Lobito Corridor’s strategic importance, stating, “This financial support from Italy directly aids the Benguela Railway (CFB) connection to Zambia, enhancing Angola’s ability
Angola Advances Lobito Corridor to Boost Regional Trade and Economic Integration
Angola is leading efforts to transform the Lobito Corridor into a vital artery for regional trade, enhancing economic integration in Southern Africa. This large-scale infrastructure project, supported by the Angolan government and international partners, aims to connect Angola with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, facilitating trade and fostering regional economic growth. Significant International Investments Italy’s Contribution:Under Prime Minister Meloni’s Mattei Plan and PGI, Italy has committed $320
Italy Joins US and EU in Promoting Sustainable Development Along Lobito Corridor
On Friday, during the G7 meeting it hosted, Italy committed to joining the US and EU in efforts to promote sustainable development along the Lobito Corridor. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration and mobilize up to $320 million in investments to support core rail infrastructure and related projects, in synergy with the Green Infrastructure Alliance in Africa (AGIA). The Lobito Corridor is a significant railway infrastructure that traverses Angola, the
Major Progress Made in Cleanup Efforts Following Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
The Unified Command for the Key Bridge Response, led by the US Coast Guard, reported significant progress by the end of May, announcing the clearance of a 400-foot-wide swath of the federal channel on May 20, facilitating the transit of pre-collapse, deep-draft commercial vessels to the Port of Baltimore. Efforts to remove sections of the wreckage are ongoing, with the Unified Command aiming to fully restore the Fort McHenry Federal
Turkey-Flagged Tanker Boarded and Robbed Off Cape Verde: Heightened Piracy Concerns in West Africa
In a significant escalation of piracy incidents off the coast of West Africa, a Turkey-flagged product tanker was boarded and robbed southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde, early on Friday morning. According to British maritime security consultants Ambrey, the tanker was boarded by 10 armed suspects wielding AK-47s. The assailants reportedly damaged communication equipment, seized control of the bridge, and confined all crewmembers. A report from the International Chamber of
Major Developments at Dar es Salaam Port to Transform East African Trade
The rapid transformation of the quayside in Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam, is set to significantly alter trading patterns in East Africa. After DP World’s concession win last October, a consortium led by India’s largest port operator, Adani Ports, has also been approved to develop a terminal at Dar es Salaam. Adani has been granted a 30-year concession to operate Dar’s Container Terminal 2, which features four berths and
East and Southeast Asian Ports Dominate 2023 Global Container Port Performance Index
The latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) reveals that East and Southeast Asian ports excelled in 2023, securing 13 of the top 20 positions. Developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, this fourth edition of the CPPI underscores how regional disruptions affected port performance worldwide. The index is based on empirical and objective data focused exclusively on the time vessels spend in port. The 2023 CPPI introduces