EU Funds Livingstone–Ndola Railway Rehabilitation to Boost Zambia’s Regional Trade and Mining Logistics The European Union has committed €50 million to rehabilitate the railway line from Livingstone to Ndola, a major investment expected to strengthen regional trade corridors and reduce transport costs across Zambia and Southern Africa. The announcement followed a tour of the Ngwerere–Lusaka rail section by European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela, who reiterated the EU’s long-standing
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EU Strengthens Support for Lobito Corridor to Boost Zambia’s Trade and Industrial Growth
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MSC Halts Cargo Shipments to Mali Amid Rising Insecurity and Fuel Blockade
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Tanzania Political Unrest Disrupts Kenyan Trade at Border
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Zambia Strengthens Ties with European Investment Bank to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development
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DP World Launches New Jebel Ali–Berbera Shipping Route to Boost Gulf–East Africa Trade
DP World Opens Jebel Ali–Berbera Maritime Corridor, Strengthening UAE–Somaliland and East Africa Trade Links A new strategic shipping service linking Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Berbera Port in Somaliland has officially become operational, APA reported on Friday. Launched by DP World, the new Jebel Ali–Berbera maritime route is designed to enhance trade connectivity between Gulf Arab states and East Africa, offering a faster, more efficient
Mozambique Aims to Boost Logistics Contribution to 20% of GDP by 2027
Mozambique Targets Logistics Growth Through Port, Rail, and Road Upgrades to Become Southern Africa Trade Hub. The Mozambican government has unveiled plans to increase the logistics sector’s contribution to the national economy from 8% to 20% by 2027, driven by significant investments in ports, rail, and road infrastructure. Officials say Mozambique’s strategic location and transport corridors could make logistics a key driver of economic growth in the coming years. Fernando
Tanzania Reopens Border with Zambia, Restores Key Copper Trade Corridor
Tanzania Reopens Zambia Border After Post-Election Unrest, Boosting Copper and Cobalt Exports Tanzania has reopened its border with Zambia, restoring the flow of cargo along a critical trade corridor for Africa’s two largest copper exporters. The border had been closed last week due to post-election unrest, which brought shipments to a standstill. The situation normalized on Monday, according to Oliver Nzala, corporate communications manager at the Zambia Revenue Authority. Border
Nigeria Approves First National Land Transport Policy to Drive Innovation and Regional Competitiveness
Nigeria Launches First-Ever National Land Transport Policy to Modernize Mobility, Boost Innovation, and Strengthen Africa’s Transport Integration Nigeria has taken a major step toward transforming its transport landscape with the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the country’s first-ever National Land Transport Policy. The milestone initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, promote innovation, and enhance regional competitiveness across Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali,
Emirates to Launch Fifth Daily Flight Between Dubai and Cairo to Boost Trade and Connectivity
Emirates Adds Fifth Daily Dubai–Cairo Flight from December 2025, Expanding Passenger and Cargo Capacity Emirates has announced the introduction of a fifth daily service between Dubai and Cairo, starting 1 December 2025, with plans to expand to a daily schedule from 1 February 2026. Operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, the new flights will increase both passenger and cargo capacity on one of the airline’s busiest regional routes, further strengthening