Launched in December 2024, the Kolwezi–Sakabinda road project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to reshape regional trade and mineral exports. Spanning 53.6 kilometers, the road is expected to be completed by 2027 at an estimated cost of $159 million, according to a report following a site visit by the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure on June 10. The project is being executed through a public-private partnership (PPP)
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Zambia and Namibia Advance Regional Trade with Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post
Zambia and Namibia have taken a significant step toward boosting cross-border trade and regional integration with the launch of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) meeting on the operationalization of the Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), held in Livingstone, Zambia. This meeting marks a major milestone in the two countries’ shared commitment to facilitating trade through coordinated infrastructure development and policy alignment. The OSBP, established under a bilateral agreement signed
Kinshasa Launches Traffic Reform to Tackle Urban Congestion
The provincial government of Kinshasa is embarking on a landmark reform of urban traffic in a bid to ease chronic congestion on the capital’s roads. Starting Monday, May 19, 2025, new mobility restrictions will come into effect for trucks and private vehicles. These changes, initially leaked on social media, were confirmed as authentic by the Governor’s office. “The Governor’s Office confirms the authenticity of the traffic regulation document currently circulating
New Border Measures Ease Delays for Dangerous Goods and FMCG Transporters at Groblersbrug
Intervention by South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) at the Groblersbrug Border Post with Botswana is beginning to show positive results, especially for transporters of dangerous goods (DG) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). This comes after tanker drivers and FMCG transporters reported major delays at the DG truck park near the border control zone. One fuel carrier told the Transit Assistance Bureau (Transist) that trucks were stuck for days, despite
Tech Shortfall Forces Repatriation of Tanzanian Truck Drivers from Qatar
Qatar has repatriated 75 Tanzanian truck drivers after they failed to operate advanced heavy-duty vehicles, highlighting a critical skills gap in Tanzania’s workforce. The drivers, deployed to Doha for commercial transport jobs, were unable to handle the highly automated Volvo trucks used in Qatar’s logistics sector. Trained primarily on outdated manual vehicles in Tanzania, the drivers reportedly froze when faced with the digital dashboards and GPS-guided systems of the modern
Mozambique and Tanzania Strengthen Ties with One-Stop Border Post and New Cooperation Agreements
Mozambique and Tanzania have signed an agreement to establish a One-Stop Border Post aimed at streamlining trade and facilitating the movement of people and goods between the two countries. The agreement was formalized on Thursday during Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s first state visit to Tanzania. “The initiative represents the operationalization of a shared vision between two brotherly nations,” said President Chapo, who emphasized the deep cultural and linguistic ties between
Zimbabwe Reserves Haulage and Logistics Sector for Citizens to Boost Economic Empowerment
In a major step toward strengthening economic indigenisation, the Zimbabwean government has officially restricted the haulage and logistics sector to Zimbabwean citizens. The move forms part of a broader strategy to enhance local ownership and participation across key sectors of the economy. On April 15, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, together with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, issued a joint statement detailing the new measures. They
Groblersbrug Reopening Restores Vital Cargo Flow to Southern Africa’s Copperbelt
Truck traffic along South Africa’s N11 highway has significantly recovered following the reopening of the Groblersbrug Border Post with Botswana. The crossing, a key route for cargo destined for Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), had been closed for much of April after heavy rains caused the Limpopo River to flood, disrupting Customs operations and forcing hauliers to seek alternative routes. During the closure, transporters were redirected
DRC’s Sudden Visa Policy Change Burdens Cross-Border Hauliers
The abrupt termination of the visa-free agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe has imposed significant financial and operational challenges on cross-border hauliers serving Haut-Katanga Province’s mining sector. Over the past two weeks, transport companies were informed that Zimbabwean truck drivers must now obtain work visas to operate legally within the DRC. Implemented without prior notice by the DRC’s Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), the new
C. Steinweg Logistics Revolutionizes Airfreight in Zambia’s Copperbelt
C. Steinweg Logistics, part of the global C. Steinweg Group, is reshaping the logistics landscape in Zambia’s Copperbelt with a game-changing airfreight strategy. As demand for mining and industrial supplies continues to grow, traditional freight routes via Lusaka have struggled to keep pace, often resulting in delays, costly disruptions, and operational downtime. Matthew Larkins, Manager of Airfreight at C. Steinweg Logistics, points out the inefficiencies of the existing model and