Norwegian Ambassador Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt is visiting Huambo and the Lobito Corridor from today until the 3rd, as part of a delegation of ambassadors from the United States and several European countries. This visit focuses on assessing Angola’s agricultural potential, with particular attention to how the Lobito Corridor can facilitate the export of Angolan products to Norway. In a statement from the Norwegian embassy, the ambassador explained that Angola’s vast,
Author: Constance Makungu
Lobito Corridor and EU-Africa Cooperation Take Center Stage at Rome Conference
Luanda – The strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor and enhanced cooperation between Africa and the European Union (EU) were key topics at the EU high-level conference held this week in Rome, Italy. The event aimed to strengthen ties between African nations and the EU. Under the theme “The Mattei Plan for Africa and the EU’s Global Gateway: A Common Effort with the African Continent,” the conference brought together political
Four-Day Border Delays at Kopfontein Cause Major Supply Chain Disruptions
Truck drivers crossing from South Africa into Botswana via the Kopfontein Border Post face an average wait time of four days, with no emergency amenities, according to industry executives. The backlog on the R49 follows the flooding of the Groblersbrug Border Post over three weeks ago, forcing cargo carriers—many en route to the Copperbelt—to reroute through Kopfontein. Mike Fitzmaurice, regional vice president of the African Union’s Organisation for Transport and
OR Tambo Airfreight Volumes Surge 13% Amid Aviation Challenges
Airfreight volumes at South Africa’s busiest international airport, OR Tambo International, have risen 13% year-on-year, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU). Compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity SA (Busa), the CMU reports steady growth in both inbound and outbound shipments as of March 16. Imports totaled 628,476 kg, a 14% increase, while exports reached 386,267 kg, reflecting a 5% rise. OR
DP World and Mota-Engil to Develop DRC’s First Deep-Sea Port
DP World has appointed multinational construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Port of Banana in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), positioning the country as a key trade hub in the region. Located in Kongo Central province on the Atlantic coast, the port represents a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing business costs and strengthening the DRC’s economic independence. As the country’s first fully equipped maritime
POTENT-X Project to Transform European Ports into Clean Energy Hubs
A new initiative, the POTENT-X project—Ports as Energy Transition Hubs—has been launched to position European ports as key sites for renewable energy generation, storage, and distribution. As part of the EU’s clean energy transition, the project will establish two Living Lab Networks across the North Sea and Baltic regions. These networks will serve as collaborative platforms for real-world testing, knowledge sharing, and the development of innovative energy solutions. POTENT-X integrates
Drydocks World to Overhaul FPSO Baobab Ivoirien for 15-Year Life Extension
Drydocks World has secured a contract to refurbish and extend the lifespan of the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien, with work set to begin in May. Awarded by MODEC Management Services, the eight-month project will include significant structural upgrades, such as the renewal of 1,000 tonnes of steel, 250,000 square meters of tank coating, and the installation of 11,500 meters of new piping. The overhaul will also enhance crew living quarters and
Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Largest Seaport in Ogun State
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to develop Nigeria’s largest seaport in Ogun State. Dangote made the announcement last week during a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun, stating that the project would be located in the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ). “We initially abandoned our plans to invest in the Olokola Free Trade Zone, but thanks to Governor Abiodun’s investor-friendly policies, we are
MSC Awaits Stability in the Red Sea Before Resuming Transit through Suez Canal
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) CEO, Soren Toft, stated that the shipping line is waiting for the full restoration of stability in the Red Sea before redirecting its vessels back to the region. Toft made these comments during a video conference with Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman, Ossama Rabiee, where they discussed the current situation in the Red Sea. The meeting was attended by several SCA board members, along with an
Security Concerns Threaten Mozambique’s LNG Projects Amid Ongoing Insurgency in Cabo Delgado
The exploration of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province is facing renewed challenges due to ongoing threats from Islamic State insurgents based in rural areas like Chiure and Macomia, near the Port of Pemba, and Nangade along the Rovuma River, which borders Tanzania. In the latest wave of violence in the country’s northeastern province, the United Nations estimates that 10,140 people were forced to flee their homes