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,
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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
Luau and Luacano Connected by Road for the First Time After EN-250 Paving
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,
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