Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank Tayali, has held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the People’s Republic of China to advance the development of a strategic dry port in Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lusaka, included Erkin Tuniyaz, Governor of China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Hon. Tayali expressed appreciation for China’s ongoing support for Zambia’s economic growth, particularly
Author: Constance Makungu
Tech Shortfall Forces Repatriation of Tanzanian Truck Drivers from Qatar
Qatar has repatriated 75 Tanzanian truck drivers after they failed to operate advanced heavy-duty vehicles, highlighting a critical skills gap in Tanzania’s workforce. The drivers, deployed to Doha for commercial transport jobs, were unable to handle the highly automated Volvo trucks used in Qatar’s logistics sector. Trained primarily on outdated manual vehicles in Tanzania, the drivers reportedly froze when faced with the digital dashboards and GPS-guided systems of the modern
Ghana Partners with UAE to Revive National Airline and Boost Investment Ties
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Zamcargo Declares First-Ever Dividend as IDC Hails Company’s Turnaround Strategy
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has commended Zamcargo for declaring its first-ever dividend of K4.2 million, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and performance. IDC Chief Executive Officer, Cornwell Muleya, applauded Zamcargo’s board and management for their strong performance over the past two years, which led to this historic payout. “It’s a great pleasure to receive this return on the investment that Zambia has made through IDC, on
Zambia Railways Seeks Strategic Rail Partnerships at Africa Rail Conference
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DRC’s LMC Revives Maritime Ambitions with Acquisition of Two New Vessels
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U.S. Commits $6 Billion to Boost Southern Africa’s Lobito Corridor
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Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports Over 50,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Quarter
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Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership
Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, on Monday, announced a series of restructurings across central bodies and company boards, including the appointment of Amadeu Nunes as Executive Secretary of the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (AFTTCL). This agency plays a key role in boosting trade along the Lobito Corridor and fostering cooperation among the participating countries. As part of the reshuffle, Clóvis Lara Martins Rosa was appointed Non-Executive
UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration
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