Economists and business leaders in Lunda-Norte believe that the construction of a road connecting Angola and Zambia, part of the Lobito Corridor initiative, will significantly enhance the flow of goods and services between Angola’s eastern provinces and the country’s coast. The project involves constructing an approximately 800-kilometer road from Lobito (Benguela) to Luau (Moxico) on the Angolan side. companies, including a consortium like SIbitech and Queiroz Galvão, as well as
Author: Constance Makungu
LAM Reschedules Flights for Boeing 737-700 Overhaul
On Saturday, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) announced the rescheduling of certain flights due to a “one-off overhaul” of its largest aircraft, a Boeing 737-700. The Mozambican national airline apologized for the inconvenience caused by these changes. LAM serves 12 domestic destinations and has regular regional flights to Johannesburg, Dar-Es-Salaam, Harare, Lusaka, and Cape Town. Lisbon is its only intercontinental destination. On Wednesday, LAM’s Board of Directors appointed Américo Muchanga
Cameroonian-Flagged Ship Accused of Transporting Stolen Ukrainian Grain for Russia
The Cameroonian-flagged vessel Usko Mfu has been implicated in transporting grain for Russia to the Middle East, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The ship has reportedly made multiple trips to the Crimean port of Sevastopol since last year to load several tonnes of what is described as “looted” grain. Sevastopol is a crucial military hub for Russia on the Black Sea. To evade detection, the SBU claims
TAAG Unveils New Visual Identity for Airbus and Boeing Aircraft
TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola will enhance the visual identity of its newly ordered Airbus A220 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, aligning with its strategy to transform and reaffirm its brand image. According to a press release sent to JA Online, the aircraft will prominently feature Angolan heritage elements in their design. This includes the PALANCA emblem on the tail and wings, and a color scheme inspired by the traditional
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana Plan Major Railway and Port Expansion
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced on Monday that his government is negotiating with Zimbabwe to extend the Machipanda railway to Botswana. The current railway runs from the central Mozambican port of Beira to Machipanda on the Zimbabwean border. This extension is part of a tripartite project involving Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, which also includes the construction of a deep-water mineral port in southern Mozambique. Nyusi revealed these plans during the
MPDC Initiates Tender for Maputo Port Container Terminal Expansion
The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has launched a public tender to engage engineering, procurement, and construction firms for the first phase of expanding the Maputo port container terminal, operated by DP World, a multinational logistics company based in the UAE. This expansion, announced in February following the extension of MPDC’s concession contract, aims to double the terminal’s capacity from 255,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 530,000 TEUs. According to
Maputo Province Tightens Control on Cargo Trucks to Protect Roads
The government of Maputo Province is increasing control over cargo truck circulation to reduce road damage and curb the high costs of annual road repairs. During the tenth session of the Provincial Executive Council, government spokesperson Ludgero Gemo highlighted that significant road damage could be avoided if truck drivers adhered to established load limits. However, many drivers violate these restrictions, leading to further deterioration and increased need for rehabilitation. Gemo
Angola’s Ministry of Transport to Receive High-Performance Vessels for Port of Namibe in 2025
The Ministry of Transport will receive four high-performance vessels for the Port of Namibe in the first quarter of 2025, following a financing agreement with the Japanese Government. Signed on April 5th between Damen Shipyards Group and Toyota Tsusho, the contract includes the delivery of two ASD 2813 tugs, a Pushy Cat 1004, and a Stan Pilot 1905. Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, Minister of Transport, emphasized the importance of ports and
Port of Luanda Recognized for Excellence in Leadership by ESQR
The Port of Luanda was honored in Brussels, Belgium, as one of the public companies with the best quality of leadership, according to a press release sent to JA Online. This distinction was awarded at a convention held by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), a European organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of quality management strategies for processes, services, and products on a global scale. The recognition, according
Tanzania Modernizes Transportation with New Electric Trains from South Korea
Tanzania is rapidly modernizing its transportation infrastructure with several initiatives, including the purchase of two new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains from South Korea. This addition follows the acquisition of an EMU in April, bringing the total number of EMUs in the country to three. The new electric trains are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of the month. A report by East African revealed that Tanzania has acquired the