TAAG Angola Airlines has ended its partnership with HiFly and taken full control of the Luanda-Lisbon route using its international Boeing 777-300ER fleet. This announcement was made by Nelson de Oliveira, President of TAAG’s Executive Committee, during the inauguration of a new corporate customer service store located in Cidade Financeira, Talatona, on Friday. “TAAG has resumed its DTT 5.2 flight, which departs from Luanda at 12:30 p.m., ending the service
Category: Central Africa
TAAG Achieves Historic Cargo Milestone with 96 Tons of Freight to Angola
TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola announced a significant achievement last Friday, transporting 96 tons of material from its European distribution center in Liege, Belgium, to Doutor António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Angola. This milestone marks a historic moment in TAAG’s cargo operations to Angola. The operation was conducted using a Network Aviation Group Boeing 747-400F freighter. In a statement released yesterday, TAAG highlighted that since March, its cargo operations have
Duelling Rail Projects Hint at Intensifying Contest for Africa’s Critical Minerals
This S&P Global Insights article highlights the intensifying global competition for control over the mineral-rich African Copperbelt, spanning Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On one side, the Lobito Corridor has received commitments of over $1 billion from private companies, supported in part by a consortium backed by the US and EU. This ambitious project aims to link the northern regions of Zambia and southern DRC directly to
CFM Logistics Expands Operations in Mozambique’s Oil and Gas Sector
Less than a year since its inception, CFM Logistics has commenced port operations in the Port of Pemba, Cabo Delgado province, focusing on serving the oil and gas industry. The company, exclusively owned by Empresa Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), aims to expand its business ventures in the sector. Established as part of CFM’s strategy to participate in Mozambique’s burgeoning oil and gas industry, CFM Logistics seeks
Mozambique Implements Vehicle Inspection for Transport of Dangerous Cargo
The Mozambican Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC), in collaboration with the National Institute for Standardization and Quality (INNOQ), has initiated vehicle and equipment inspections for the transportation of hazardous materials to ensure compliance with safety standards. In partnership with the National Road Transport Institute (INATRO), INNOQ has commenced seminars across the country to inform stakeholders about the inspection process and emphasize the importance of adhering to safety protocols in
THE LOBITO CORRIDOR, A ROUTE TO AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT?
In this article, Veronica Bolton Smith makes the case that the participating countries in the Lobito Corridor need to do more to become part of the $60 billion Electric Vehicle (EV) battery supply chain. The stakes are high for Africa as the EV battery market is anticipated to more than double in size to $141.6 billion by 2032, according to Apollo Research. A primary goal of the Lobito Corridor initiative
Rail-port movement in Mozambique grew 8% last year
The Mozambican rail-port system transported around 26.6 million net tons in 2023 throughout the country, an increase of around 8% compared to the previous period. On the lines operated by the public company Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), cargo transportation also grew, reaching around 12.4 million net tons. Although the increase is more modest, only 1% compared to 2023, it reflects the continued activity and importance of
Lobito Corridor Master Plan brings together Government and partners on Thursday
Members of the Government, businesspeople, international partners and experts will work together on the basis for preparing the Master Plan for the Lobito Corridor, also known as the Benguela Railway, during a “workshop” to be held on Thursday. fair. According to information that JA Online had access to today, the mapping of infrastructure gaps, the design and importance of public-private partnerships along the Lobito Corridor are some topics that will
Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
The Lobito Corridor project in Africa is a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at creating a vital trade route. It seeks to connect the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast port city of Lobito. This project holds particular interest for some Western nations, potentially serving as a counterpoint to China’s expansive Belt and Road Initiative (“BRI”). China remains a dominant economic force in Africa,
Zambia Calls for Railway Sector Investment to Boost Regional Connectivity
Zambia’s Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, is advocating for increased investment in the country’s railway sector, aiming to modernize and enhance connectivity both domestically and across borders. Tayali’s call for action follows the recent Third Zambia Land-linked Conference and Exhibition in Indaba, where the crucial role of robust transport infrastructure in regional economic development was underscored. Highlighting the significance of revitalizing the railway system, Minister Tayali emphasized Zambia’s ambition