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
Category: Southern Africa
Lobito Corridor and Rail Upgrades Set to Transform Africa’s Copper and Cobalt Transport
Billions Flow Into African Railways as Global Powers Compete for Critical Minerals Billions of dollars are being poured into railway expansion and upgrades across Africa to improve the transport of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, tantalum, and coal from landlocked mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zambia to global markets. Major Railway Projects Underway Several large-scale projects are driving this transformation: Trans-Kalahari Railway (1,500
Beira Port Strengthens Role as Regional Trade Hub with Record Container Volumes
Mozambique’s Beira Port Achieves Record 40,691 TEUs in August 2025, Boosting Regional Trade Cornelder de Moçambique has announced that August 2025 was a landmark month for its Container Terminal at the Port of Beira, which processed 40,691 TEUs—the highest monthly volume recorded this year. The figure represents a 20% year-on-year increase, compared to 34,027 TEUs handled in August 2024. “This milestone further reinforces the Port of Beira’s position as a
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
South African Airways to Launch Twice-Daily Johannesburg–Gaborone Flights
SAA Expands Regional Network with New Twice-Daily Flights Between Johannesburg and Gaborone South African Airways (SAA) has announced the launch of a twice-daily service connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Reservations for the new route are now available on flysaa.com. The expansion strengthens SAA’s regional connectivity, offering both business and leisure travelers greater convenience. Flight Schedule The new route features two daily return flights operating seven
Namport Upgrades Walvis Bay and Lüderitz Ports with New High-Capacity Cranes
Namibia Modernizes Ports with Liebherr Cranes to Boost Cargo Handling and Regional Trade Namibia’s ports operator, Namport, has inaugurated new cargo-handling cranes at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s maritime infrastructure. The authority acquired three new mobile harbour cranes from global manufacturer Liebherr Cranes. At Walvis Bay, Namibia’s busiest commercial port, the additions include a 154-ton LHM 550 and an 84-ton LHM 280,
Proflight Zambia Expands Domestic and Regional Routes to Boost Tourism
Proflight Zambia Enhances Flight Network to Support Growing Tourism and Business Travel Proflight Zambia has announced major enhancements to its domestic and regional flight schedules, positioning the airline to capitalize on the country’s rapidly growing tourism sector. Zambia aims to attract three million international visitors by 2025, following a remarkable 69% surge in arrivals during 2024, which increased numbers from 1.3 million to 2.2 million. Reliable air connectivity is now
Namibia Records Trade Deficit of N$1 Billion in Intra-African Trade
Namibia’s July Trade Data Shows N$1 Billion Deficit Amid Strong Mineral Exports and Rising Re-exports According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) in its latest International Merchandise Trade Bulletin, Namibia recorded intra-African imports of N$6.1 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of N$1 billion. Trade Overview Intra-African exports: 40.7% of total exports Imports from Africa: 48.7% of total imports Main export destinations: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Bestfly Expands Fleet with Gulfstream G450 and G550 Long-Range Jets in Angola
Bestfly Boosts Global Executive Aviation Fleet with New Gulfstream G450 and G550 Jets Luanda — Bestfly, a leading name in the executive aviation sector, has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two new long-range aircraft: a Gulfstream G450 (P4-BFX) and a Gulfstream G550 (P4-BFRS). Both jets are registered in Aruba under the “P4” registration prefix. The acquisitions mark a major milestone for the company, following a
Transnet Narrows Annual Loss to R1.9 Billion as Rail Volumes Improve
Transnet Cuts Losses to R1.9 Billion on Higher Rail Volumes and Revenue Growth State-owned logistics giant Transnet has reported a significantly reduced loss of R1.9 billion for the financial year ending March 2025, compared to a R7.3 billion loss in the previous year. The debt-laden group has long battled to provide reliable freight rail and port services, hampered by equipment shortages and a backlog of critical maintenance. These shortcomings have