Zambia and Botswana Commission Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Trade on the North–South Corridor Zambia and Botswana have officially commissioned the Kazungula Bridge Authority, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Kazungula Bridge as a vital trade and transport link across the Zambezi River. The milestone was marked during a ceremony in Kasane, underscoring the bridge’s growing role in advancing regional integration and economic development. Speaking at the launch, Hakainde Hichilema
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Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group Sign Five-Year Deal to Strengthen Walvis Bay Zambia Fuel Corridor
Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group Partner to Transport 3 Million Litres of Fuel Monthly via Walvis Bay–Zambia Trade Corridor Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a landmark five year fuel logistics agreement aimed at improving cross-border transport efficiency and reinforcing the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor. The partnership is expected to enhance supply chain reliability for Zambia’s mining, industrial, and retail sectors while strengthening regional trade integration. Enhancing the
Zambia Launches ASYCUDAWorld Upgrade to Accelerate Cross-Border Trade
Zambia Partners with UNCTAD and TradeMark Africa to Modernize Customs System and Cut Border Clearance Times Zambia has taken a major step toward improving cross-border trade efficiency after signing an agreement to upgrade its national customs management system. The initiative will modernize the Zambia Revenue Authority’s (ZRA) operations through the stabilization and enhancement of the ASYCUDAWorld platform, aiming to reduce cargo clearance times, strengthen revenue collection, and lower administrative costs
AfDB Approves Reallocation of $98 Million to Complete Strategic Road Corridor in Western Tanzania
African Development Bank Redirects $98 Million to Upgrade Bulamata–Uvinza Road, Boosting Regional Trade in Western Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved the reallocation of US$98 million in project savings to finance the completion of a key road infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity in western Tanzania. The decision, endorsed by the AfDB Boards of Directors on 10 December 2025, allows unused funds from the completed Transport
Zambia Strengthens Regional Trade Integration with Key SADC Corridor Agreements
Zambia Signs North–South and Beira Corridor Agreements to Boost SADC Trade and Transport Integration Zambia has taken a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and transport integration after signing two strategic corridor agreements at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Honourable Museba Frank Tayali, MP, signed the North–South Corridor Memorandum of Understanding and the Beira Development Corridor Agreement during an
Tanzania Opens 49km Mbeya Bypass to Boost Regional Trade and Safety
Tanzania Completes 49km Mbeya Bypass, Improving Safety and Trade on the Tanzam Highway For decades, the Tanzam Highway has been the key economic artery linking the Port of Dar es Salaam to landlocked Southern African markets. However, the stretch through Mbeya City—especially the steep and hazardous Mlima Nyoka—has long been a major bottleneck. In 2026, Tanzania has addressed this challenge with the launch of a 48.9-kilometre bypass designed to streamline
DRC and Zambia Commit to Strengthened Border Security Cooperation
DRC–Zambia Defence and Security Commission Concludes in Lubumbashi, Pledges Stronger Border Crime Cooperation The 14th Session of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)–Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security has concluded in Lubumbashi, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to enhanced cooperation in combating crime and strengthening security along their shared border. Leading the Zambian delegation, Minister of Defence Hon. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, MP, underscored the importance of regional
Zambia Urges Enhanced Security for Truck Drivers Following Attacks in DRC
Zambia Calls for Urgent Action on Safety of Truck Drivers Facing Threats Along DRC Transport Routes The Government of the Republic of Zambia has expressed deep concern over rising security threats faced by Zambian truck drivers operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing reports of harassment, intimidation, and violent attacks along key transport corridors. In a government communiqué issued by Minister of Defence Hon. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, MP,
Mozambique Moves to Modernize Key Border Posts Through Public-Private Partnerships
Mozambique Launches PPP Tenders to Modernize Cassacatiza and Machipanda Border Posts Mozambique is advancing major reforms to modernize and expand two strategic border posts—Cassacatiza in Tete province and Machipanda in Manica province—through public-private partnerships (PPPs). The goal is to boost regional trade, improve cross-border mobility, and stimulate economic growth in border communities. Government resolutions reviewed by Lusa authorize the Ministry of Transport and Logistics to launch international tenders for long-term
Victoria Falls Border Post Begins 24-Hour Operations
Victoria Falls Border Post Goes 24/7, Boosting Trade and Transport Across Southern Africa The Victoria Falls border post between Zambia and Zimbabwe is now operating 24 hours a day, a major development expected to significantly improve transport efficiency, logistics performance, and regional trade flows. The change, announced in an Extraordinary Government Gazette on November 13 and confirmed by the Secretary of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Raphael Faranisi, officially permits