Zambia Key to Africa’s Rail Growth: South Africa Highlights TAZARA and Regional Corridors South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has highlighted Zambia’s pivotal role in Africa’s rail transformation, emphasizing the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) and other regional corridors as essential drivers of trade and economic growth. Speaking at the Southern African Railways Association (SARA) International Rail Conference 2025 on Tuesday, Creecy called for a decisive shift from planning to
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AD Ports Group Strengthens Angola’s Transport and Logistics Sector with New Strategic Agreements
AD Ports Group and Angola Partner to Launch Digital Logistics Platform and Expand Truck Fleet The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola has taken a major step toward modernizing the nation’s logistics sector through a series of strategic agreements signed with AD Ports Group. These agreements include the development of a Single Digital Logistics Window and the expansion of Angola’s national truck fleet, both critical initiatives to enhance
RwandAir Strengthens Fleet with New Boeing 737s, Plans Airbus A330 for Long-Haul Expansion
RwandAir Expands Fleet with Boeing 737s and Upcoming Airbus A330 to Boost African and Global Connectivity RwandAir has bolstered its operations this month with the addition of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of which has already entered service. A third aircraft is expected to join the fleet in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the Kigali-based carrier works to improve reliability and reduce flight delays. The airline has also
South Africa’s Airports Operator to Spend R21.7 Billion on Modernisation Drive
Airports Company South Africa to Invest $1.2 Billion in Upgrades, Expands OR Tambo and Cape Town Projects South Africa’s state-owned Airports Company South Africa SOC Ltd. (Acsa) plans to raise about half of the R21.7 billion ($1.2 billion) it will spend on infrastructure upgrades over the next year, according to Chief Financial Officer Luzuko Mbotya. The operator will fund the program through a mix of long-term debt instruments and favorable
TRANSCO Expands Fleet with 30 New Mercedes-Benz Buses in Kinshasa
TRANSCO Strengthens Kinshasa Public Transport with 30 New Mercedes-Benz Buses The public transport company TRANSCO has received a new batch of 30 Mercedes-Benz buses on Monday, August 25, 2025, from Suprême Automobile, a Kinshasa-based vehicle assembly company. This delivery marks the first tranche of 60 buses expected under a partnership between the Congolese Government and Suprême Automobile, aimed at boosting the capacity of TRANSCO’s fleet to meet the growing mobility
South Africa Opens Freight Rail Network to Private Operators to Boost Efficiency
South Africa Allows Private Operators on Freight Rail to Tackle Transnet Bottlenecks South Africa will open its freight rail network to private operators, the government announced Friday, in an effort to improve efficiency as state-owned Transnet grapples with persistent bottlenecks. Transnet, which manages the nation’s rail and port services, has faced equipment shortages, maintenance delays, and widespread cable theft, prompting calls for greater private sector involvement, Reuters reported. Transport Minister
Cape Town Port Shows Steady Performance Gains but Remains Underutilised
Port of Cape Town Records Higher Throughput but Faces Underutilisation Despite Capacity Improvements Throughput across multiple cargo categories at the Port of Cape Town rose during the week of August 11–17, aligning with improved operational data published by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). However, despite the improvements, the port remains underutilised relative to its available capacity, says Terry Gale, chairperson of
Port of Durban Welcomes Tata’s First Vehicle Shipment in Six Years
Tata Returns to South Africa with First Vehicle Shipment Since 2019 via Port of Durban The Port of Durban has offloaded its first shipment of Tata vehicles in six years, marking the Indian automaker’s return to the South African market after a lengthy absence. The roll-on/roll-off vessel Swan Ace, a 17-year-old Bahamian-flagged car carrier, delivered a consignment of 485 Tata vehicles to the L&M Berth on Wednesday. According to Transnet
South Africa’s Ports Show Steady Recovery as Weekly Volumes Surge
South African Ports Record 8% Weekly Growth, Signaling Strong Recovery Momentum South Africa’s ports are showing a clear upward recovery trend, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU) compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). For the week of August 11–17, ports handled an average of 14 168 TEUs per day, up from 13 121 TEUs reported the previous week.
Durban’s Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Moves Ahead to Boost Port Efficiency and Safety
TNPA’s Bayhead Road Upgrade Advances to Phase 2, Strengthening Durban Port Access The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that its Bayhead Road rehabilitation project — a key upgrade to the Port of Durban’s logistics corridor — is progressing on schedule. The strategic revamp aims to enhance port access, improve road safety, and strengthen the precinct’s infrastructure resilience. Since breaking ground in June 2025, the project has moved seamlessly