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
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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
DHL and Partners Roll Out South Africa’s First Electric Volvo Truck
DHL Tests Africa’s First Electric Volvo Truck in Partnership with Unilever to Drive Greener Logistics DHL Supply Chain has launched a landmark electric vehicle (EV) pilot in South Africa, partnering with Unilever and Volvo Trucks to advance sustainable freight transport on the continent. The project introduces Africa’s first fully electric Volvo FMX 6X4 tractor, coupled with an 18-metre curtain-sided superlink double trailer, to support Unilever’s supply chain operations. The pilot
CEVA Project Logistics Executes 2,900 km Cross-Border Operation
CEVA Project Logistics Completes 2,900 km Cross-Border Heavy Transport from Durban to Kolwezi The Project Logistics team at CEVA successfully executed a highly complex transportation project spanning nearly 2,900 kilometers across South Africa, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The operation required navigating challenging terrains, meeting a critical delivery deadline, and managing extensive cross-border compliance requirements. The project demanded an exceptionally short timeline between initiation and delivery. To
Zambia and Botswana Agree to Expand Kazungula Bridge Trade Infrastructure
Kazungula Bridge Expansion: Zambia and Botswana Join Forces to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency Zambia and Botswana have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the expansion of trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, one of Southern Africa’s most strategic transport gateways. The decision follows high-level bilateral talks aimed at easing congestion, reducing delays, and unlocking new trade opportunities. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali confirmed that the joint initiative will prioritize:
Violence Halts Copperbelt Trucking Between Likasi and Lubumbashi
Congo Copperbelt Unrest Disrupts Freight as Trucks Attacked Between Likasi and Lubumbashi Road freight operators moving along the Copperbelt route in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been warned to avoid the Likasi–Lubumbashi corridor after escalating unrest led to violent attacks on trucks. According to the Transit Assistance Bureau (Transist Bureau), at least 20 trucks were stoned at Kanyaka Truck Park on August 12, with windshields and side
Mercedes-Benz to Launch Truck Assembly Plant in Senegal
Mercedes-Benz Expands into Senegal with New Truck Assembly Plant to Power West Africa’s Automotive Growth Mercedes-Benz is set to expand its manufacturing presence in West Africa with the establishment of a truck assembly plant in Senegal. This landmark initiative marks a significant step forward for the region’s automotive industry and industrialization efforts. The project was formalized through a letter of intent signed by the Senegalese government, German automotive leader Mercedes-Benz,
Angola Secures €75 Million from AFC to Build 186 Bridges and Upgrade National Roads
Angola Accelerates Infrastructure Growth with €75 Million Boost from Africa Finance Corporation Angola has received a significant boost to its transportation infrastructure, with the disbursement of €75 million from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This funding is part of an €85 million sovereign facility designed to transform the country’s national road network. The investment will support the construction of 186 priority bridges and strategic upgrades to key national roads. These
Asphalting to Begin on Key North Kivu Roads as DRC-Uganda Cross-Border Project Relaunches
DRC to Begin Asphalting Kasindi-Beni-Butembo Roads in 2026 Under $551M Uganda-DRC Infrastructure Project Asphalting work on the Kasindi–Beni (80 km) and Beni–Butembo (54 km) road sections in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026, according to Steven Nyembo, site supervisor for Dott Services Ltd, the contracted construction firm. These upgrades form part of a larger cross-border infrastructure project officially