Namibia Invests $126.5M in Walvis Bay Port Upgrade to Rival South Africa’s Congested Trade Routes Namibia is accelerating its push to become a regional logistics hub with a $126.5 million upgrade of Walvis Bay Port, aimed at improving trade efficiency for landlocked neighbors. The project includes the addition of six rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, which will significantly boost container handling capacity and reduce vessel turnaround times. It is being implemented
Author: Constance Makungu
Nigerian Airlines Warn of Flight Disruptions as Aviation Fuel Prices Surge
Nigeria’s Airlines Face Operational Crisis After 270% Spike in Aviation Fuel Costs Threatens Flight Services Airline operators in Nigeria have raised serious concerns over a sharp and unprecedented surge in aviation fuel prices, reporting an increase of approximately 270%. Industry leaders say the spike far exceeds global trends and is placing severe financial strain on carriers, threatening the sustainability of airline operations across the country. The Airline Operators of Nigeria
Haropa Port Explores Technical Cooperation to Develop Kinshasa–Kisangani River Transport Corridor in DRC
Haropa Port Signals Interest in Supporting River Transport Development Between Kinshasa and Kisangani in the DRC French public port authority Haropa Port has expressed interest in providing technical assistance for the development of river transport along the Kinshasa–Kisangani corridor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The potential cooperation was discussed during a meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, between the DRC Vice Prime Minister and Minister of
Maersk Halts New Shipments to Berbera, Putting Pressure on Horn of Africa Trade Routes
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$1.32 Billion Secured for Lobito Corridor Railway to Link Zambia’s Copperbelt to Global Markets via Angola
Africa Finance Corporation and AfDB Back $5 Billion Lobito Corridor Railway to Connect Zambia Copper Mines to Angola Port The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have each committed $500 million toward the development of the Lobito Corridor railway project, a strategic infrastructure link designed to connect Zambia’s copper-rich regions to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will contribute approximately $320
Cape Town Launches First Electric Buses for MyCiTi Network in Major Shift Toward Green Public Transport
Cape Town Introduces First Electric Buses for MyCiTi Network as City Accelerates Transition to Sustainable Public Transport Cape Town is set to receive its first electric bus in August, marking a major milestone in the city’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable public transport. The development forms part of a broader strategy to modernise the MyCiTi rapid transit system while reducing fuel costs and lowering carbon emissions. The initial delivery
Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development
Zambia’s Transport Minister Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Transport Corridor Development Zambia is intensifying efforts to transform itself from a landlocked nation into a regional logistics and trade hub through sustained investment in transport infrastructure, corridor development, and regional cooperation, Minister of Transport and Logistics Hon. Museba Frank Tayali announced during the opening of the Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference in Lusaka. Speaking to government officials, industry leaders, and regional
Metso Expands African Footprint with New Bulk Materials Handling Hub in Cape Town
Metso Opens Cape Town Regional Hub to Support African Ports, Localisation and Bulk Materials Handling Growth Global industrial technology group Metso has expanded its bulk materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town, strengthening its operational presence and service capacity across Africa’s port and mining sectors. The Finnish company, which supplies technologies, equipment and services to the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet with Six Additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Six Boeing 787-9 Options into Firm Orders to Support Global Network Expansion Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the conversion of six purchase options for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders, strengthening the carrier’s long-haul expansion strategy and ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The announcement, made jointly with Boeing on 21 April 2026, represents a significant step in the airline’s long-term growth plan and builds on its major wide-body
Ghana Secures €20m EU Grant to Upgrade Tema–Mpakadan Rail Signalling System
European Union approves €20 million grant to modernise Ghana’s Tema–Mpakadan railway signalling and boost rail capacity and safety Ghana’s efforts to modernise its rail infrastructure have received a major boost after the European Commission approved a €20 million grant equivalent to approximately $21.6 million to upgrade signalling systems on the Tema–Mpakadan railway line. The funding will support the deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1, a technology