Zambia Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zambia Motor Dealers Association, creating a strategic partnership to enhance travel logistics for association members. Announced during a ceremony in Lusaka, this collaboration aims to support local businesses by offering efficient and affordable transportation solutions. Under the agreement, Zambia Airways will provide targeted flights to regional destinations such as South Africa and Tanzania, tailored to meet the needs of
Author: Constance Makungu
Tanzania and Zambia Pursue Private Investment to Modernize TAZARA Railway
With growing demand for freight transportation along the Southern Corridor, Tanzania and Zambia are actively seeking private investment to revitalize the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA). The 1,860-kilometer railway, constructed in the 1970s with significant Chinese support, links Zambia’s Copperbelt region to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port. Over the years, TAZARA has become a critical trade and transport lifeline for neighboring countries, including Zimbabwe, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Tridock Shipyard Namibia Unveils $728 Million Drydock Project in Walvis Bay
Tridock Shipyard Namibia (Pty) Ltd has announced a landmark $728 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art drydock facility in Walvis Bay. The project aims to strengthen the maritime sector along Africa’s western coast, addressing the growing demand for vessel maintenance and repair services as maritime traffic in the region continues to increase. In its initial stages, the drydock is projected to generate $150 million (N$2.7 billion) annually, with potential revenue
Walvis Bay Corridor Facilitates Landmark Transport of 50-Meter Oxygen Plant to Zambia
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has proudly facilitated the successful transport of a 50-meter oxygen plant container to Solwezi, the capital of Zambia’s North-Western Province, renowned for its mineral wealth. This monumental logistical achievement involved moving the 171-ton oxygen plant, sourced from Malaysia, along the 2,900-kilometer Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor. The journey began at Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay, a critical logistics hub for Southern Africa. Known for its
Angola’s Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands with Arrival of 275 New Container Wagons
The first batch of 275 new container wagons, purchased from South Africa’s Galison Manufacturing, has arrived in Lobito, Angola, to enhance the transport capacity of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). This strategic investment is part of LAR’s broader expansion and modernization plan, aimed at boosting railway infrastructure over the next three years. Arriving earlier this week, the new wagons are equipped with a modern pneumatic braking system and a lightweight
U.S.-China Collaboration Along Africa’s Lobito Corridor Could Unlock Green Growth Potential
Originally scheduled for October 13-15, President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola was set to be historic—the first by a sitting U.S. president to an African nation in nearly a decade. While Hurricane Milton delayed the trip, the urgency to reschedule remains high due to its strategic significance, emphasizing Africa’s growing role in global economics. Angola, along with regional neighbors Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is emerging as
KRA System Outage at Mombasa Port Stalls Operations
A sudden breakdown in the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) system has brought operations at the Port of Mombasa to a standstill, causing significant financial losses. Kenya’s tea sector, which typically generates around $25 million (Sh3.2 billion) per week by exporting roughly 150 tea containers daily, has been particularly affected, with a backlog of 750 containers now stranded at the port. Exporters are incurring heavy losses from mounting demurrage and logistics
Congo Airways Resumes Operations, Boosting National Connectivity
Congo Airways, the national airline of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has officially announced its return to the skies, with the first flight scheduled for November 10, 2024. In a press release, the airline’s management expressed gratitude to the Congolese Government, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), and the airline’s dedicated staff for their collective efforts in making this long-anticipated relaunch possible. The resumption of Congo Airways flights is a
Grindrod Halts Mozambique Port Operations Amid South Africa Border Closure and Unrest
Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique following South Africa’s temporary closure of the main border with its northeastern neighbor. The border closure was enacted over safety concerns due to violent post-election protests in Mozambique, which human rights organizations report have resulted in at least 18 deaths. The suspension is expected to impact goods and commodities transport in a region already grappling with logistical bottlenecks. State-owned
DP World Unveils £1-Billion Expansion to Transform London Gateway into UK’s Largest Container Port
Global logistics leader DP World has announced a £1-billion expansion of London Gateway, set to establish it as Britain’s largest container port within five years. The investment will fund the construction of two additional shipping berths, bringing the port’s capacity to six berths capable of accommodating the world’s largest container vessels. Additionally, a second rail terminal will be constructed to support the anticipated growth in containerized trade. By the end