Angola and Hungary have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement in Budapest, paving the way for the launch of direct flights between the two countries, with a particular focus on establishing a Luanda–Budapest route. The agreement also allows for potential expansion to other destinations across Central and Eastern Europe. According to a press release, the agreement was signed on Wednesday by Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo D’Abreu, and Hungary’s Minister
Author: Constance Makungu
Lobito Corridor Investment Opportunities Presented in Huambo
Angola’s Ministries of Transport and Planning joined forces to host a seminar last Friday in the city of Huambo, aimed at showcasing the investment potential and opportunities along the Lobito Corridor. Held at the Manuel Rui Monteiro Cultural Center, the event focused on presenting the Railway Branch Line and Freight Terminal Project of the Caála Logistics Platform. It brought together local entrepreneurs from various sectors, including agriculture, livestock, transport, and
Mozambique and Tanzania Strengthen Ties with One-Stop Border Post and New Cooperation Agreements
Mozambique and Tanzania have signed an agreement to establish a One-Stop Border Post aimed at streamlining trade and facilitating the movement of people and goods between the two countries. The agreement was formalized on Thursday during Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s first state visit to Tanzania. “The initiative represents the operationalization of a shared vision between two brotherly nations,” said President Chapo, who emphasized the deep cultural and linguistic ties between
Adani Ports Eyes South Africa as It Revives Global Expansion Plans
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is actively exploring port development opportunities in South Africa as part of a renewed international expansion strategy aimed at reinforcing its position in the global maritime sector. “We are evaluating port projects in South Africa to boost our presence in Africa,” said Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports, in an interview with Bloomberg. He added that the
DRC Revives Maritime Sovereignty with Acquisition of Two Vessels
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking a significant step toward rebuilding its maritime capacity, with Lignes Maritimes Congolaises (LMC) set to acquire two vessels. The announcement was made by LMC Board Chairman Lambert Mende during a meeting with Kongo Central Governor Grâce Bilolo on May 5, 2025. “I came to inform the Governor that we are acquiring two floating units to improve operations at our provincial directorate,” Mende
South Africa’s Transnet Faces Strike Threat as UNTU Rejects Pay Offer
South Africa’s main labour union at state-owned logistics group Transnet says it will resume wage talks next week in a bid to resolve a pay dispute and avoid a potential strike. The United National Transport Union (UNTU), which represents over half of Transnet’s 46,000 employees, announced that negotiations are scheduled for May 14 and 15 in Johannesburg. UNTU has rejected Transnet’s proposed wage increase—6% over the next two years and
DRC Launches Tender to Revive Key Northeastern Railway Corridor
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an international tender to restore and modernize the Bumba–Aketi–Buta–Mungbere railway, an 870-kilometre line in the northeastern part of the country. The tender was officially announced on May 2, 2025, by the Ministry of Transport in Kinshasa. This narrow-gauge railway (0.60 meters), with rails ranging from 18 to 33 kg/m, was once a backbone of the regional economy, transporting agricultural and
DRC’s Ilebo Port Reopens After Fire Damage and Infrastructure Upgrades
The Port of Ilebo, located in Kasaï Province, has resumed operations following extensive rehabilitation efforts. On April 30, Operations Coordinator Willy Mizumu announced the arrival of the first vessel since the port was shut down, delivering 1,000 tonnes of cement. The port had been out of service since July, when it was severely damaged by a fire. Restoration efforts included the reactivation of the thermal power plant and the installation
Lobito Corridor: A Strategic Leap for African-Led Infrastructure and Regional Trade
The recent signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Zambia and Angola marks a pivotal milestone in the development of the Lobito Corridor—one of Africa’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure initiatives. Witnessed by the highest levels of both governments, the agreement affirms a joint commitment to develop, finance, construct, and operate an 830-kilometre railway from Luacano in Angola to Chingola in Zambia. For decades, Africa’s capacity to independently envision and
Singapore and Rotterdam Deepen Collaboration to Advance Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam have renewed their commitment to the Rotterdam–Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor through a new cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. Launched in 2022, the 15,000-kilometre corridor has become a key initiative in the global push for greener shipping. It now includes 28 partners across the container shipping value chain, all working to deploy sustainable