Angola Completes First 100 km of EN-250, Linking Luau and Luacano Along the Lobito Corridor Luacano – The municipalities of Luau and Luacano, located in Angola’s newly established Moxico Leste province, are now connected by road for the first time following the completion of nearly 100 kilometers of asphalt on National Road (EN) 250. EN 250 forms part of the strategic Lobito Corridor, linking the provinces of Moxico Leste, Moxico,
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Road Blockage Strands Over 20 Trucks on Key Route to Cabinda
Over 20 Trucks Stuck on Critical Zaire–Cabinda Road After Accident Blocks Traffic More than 20 trucks traveling to Cabinda province have been stranded since Wednesday after a road accident blocked traffic between the village of Kivola and the municipal headquarters of Noqui, in Zaire Province. The accident, which caused no fatalities, involved two heavy-duty trucks transporting goods to Cabinda via the border town of Noqui (Zaire) and neighboring Democratic Republic
Nigeria Approves First National Land Transport Policy to Drive Innovation and Regional Competitiveness
Nigeria Launches First-Ever National Land Transport Policy to Modernize Mobility, Boost Innovation, and Strengthen Africa’s Transport Integration Nigeria has taken a major step toward transforming its transport landscape with the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the country’s first-ever National Land Transport Policy. The milestone initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, promote innovation, and enhance regional competitiveness across Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali,
African Development Bank Approves €217 Million to Boost Uganda–Rwanda Road Connectivity
AfDB Injects €217 Million to Complete Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads, Enhancing Uganda–Rwanda Trade The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an additional €217.37 million to complete the Multinational Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project, a key regional infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening connectivity and cross-border trade between Uganda and Rwanda. The new financing will support the construction of interchanges, bridges, toll plazas, and service lanes, including the crucial Busega Interchange,
Martin’s Drift Border Post Strengthens Regional Trade Efficiency in Southern Africa
SADC Study Highlights Martin’s Drift Border Post as Key Hub for Regional Economic Integration The Martin’s Drift border post, which connects Botswana and South Africa, has emerged as a critical driver of regional trade efficiency, following a recent assessment visit by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. The evaluation aligns with SADC’s broader mission to enhance border operations and promote regional integration, first outlined during the 13th Ministerial Task
Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Set to Transform DRC-Zambia Trade Corridor
Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project in DRC and Zambia to Boost Trade, Cut Travel Time, and Create Jobs The Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road is a landmark infrastructure project connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, designed to enhance regional trade, transportation efficiency, and economic development. The project encompasses the construction of 184 kilometers of modernized highway—split evenly between Zambia (92 km) and the DRC (92 km)—a 362-meter cable-stayed bridge over
GEODIS Expands Logistics Network with New Southern Africa Cross-Border Trucking Hub in Johannesburg
GEODIS Expands Logistics Network with New Southern Africa Cross-Border Trucking Hub in Johannesburg GEODIS, a leading multinational transport and logistics provider, has expanded its footprint in Southern Africa with the launch of a new cross-border trucking service. Effective July 2025, the service positions Johannesburg, South Africa, as a key logistics hub, connecting businesses to ten neighboring countries and unlocking greater regional trade opportunities. The offering provides clients with customizable transport
FuelBuddy Launches in Zimbabwe and Zambia to Digitize Fuel Delivery and Boost Regional Logistics
FuelBuddy Expands into Zimbabwe and Zambia, Revolutionizing Fuel Supply for African Logistics FuelBuddy, the global mobile fuel delivery platform, has expanded into Zimbabwe and Zambia, marking a major step in modernizing Southern Africa’s transport and logistics sector. The company brings its digital doorstep fuel delivery model to two fast-growing economies, addressing inefficiencies in fuel supply that often delay industrial, mining, agricultural, and construction operations. In many African markets, traditional fuel
TRANSCO Expands Fleet with 30 New Mercedes-Benz Buses in Kinshasa
TRANSCO Strengthens Kinshasa Public Transport with 30 New Mercedes-Benz Buses The public transport company TRANSCO has received a new batch of 30 Mercedes-Benz buses on Monday, August 25, 2025, from Suprême Automobile, a Kinshasa-based vehicle assembly company. This delivery marks the first tranche of 60 buses expected under a partnership between the Congolese Government and Suprême Automobile, aimed at boosting the capacity of TRANSCO’s fleet to meet the growing mobility
Durban’s Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Moves Ahead to Boost Port Efficiency and Safety
TNPA’s Bayhead Road Upgrade Advances to Phase 2, Strengthening Durban Port Access The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that its Bayhead Road rehabilitation project — a key upgrade to the Port of Durban’s logistics corridor — is progressing on schedule. The strategic revamp aims to enhance port access, improve road safety, and strengthen the precinct’s infrastructure resilience. Since breaking ground in June 2025, the project has moved seamlessly