Historic North-South Corridor Initiative Set to Boost Trade, Jobs, and Industrialization Across Africa Seven African countries have signed a historic agreement to transform the North-South Corridor—the continent’s busiest trading route—into an integrated “smart economic corridor.” The initiative, initially authorized at a high-level meeting in Johannesburg, is projected to create 1.6 million jobs and add $16.1 billion to regional GDP. The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique,
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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:
Lobito Atlantic Railway Nears $533M US Loan to Boost Angola Rail Corridor
Lobito Atlantic Railway close to securing $533M US loan to modernize Angola’s key copper and cobalt export route Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) expects to finalize a $533 million loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year, according to CEO Nicholas Fournier. The financing is crucial to upgrading its Angolan railway concession and strengthening a vital export corridor for critical minerals. The DFC
Lobito Atlantic Railways Strengthens Leadership with New CEO and Chairperson Appointments
Lobito Atlantic Railways Names Nicholas Fournier CEO and Alexandre Canas Chair to Drive Angola’s Transport Corridor Expansion Angola’s rail operator Lobito Atlantic Railways (LAR) has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Nicholas Fournier as CEO and Alexandre Canas as chairperson on August 19. The move marks the formal separation of the two roles, a step aimed at strengthening governance as the company enters a crucial phase of operational growth. With
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
Port of Lobito Secures ISO Certification and Top Award at Angola Fair
Port of Lobito Achieves Positive ISO Certification Audit and Wins Top Award at Angola Municipalities Fair The Port of Lobito has recently received a positive evaluation of its Integrated Management System from auditing firm MS Certification, in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards. According to a report, the port authority earned top marks for quality management, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety. A team of
Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Proflight Zambia is expanding its regional footprint with the launch of a new route into Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. The new service, starting on March 3, 2026, will operate three times weekly, providing added travel options and convenient links between Zambia and Namibia from Lusaka via Livingstone. This development is expected to significantly boost both leisure and business travel between the two countries, with Proflight Zambia being the
South African Exporters Hit Hard as Maersk Ends Direct US Shipping Route
Maersk Cuts Direct South Africa–US Cargo Link, Driving Up Costs and Delays for Exporters South Africa, Africa’s largest economy, is facing a fresh blow to its trade sector as Danish shipping giant Maersk announced it will halt direct cargo services between South Africa and the United States from October 1. The decision, communicated to customers this week and reported by News24, will force South African exports to be rerouted through
Africa Advances Cross-Border Trade Amid Persistent Barriers
Africa Modernises Customs and Boosts Intra-Regional Trade Despite Ongoing Barriers Africa’s customs and cross-border trade landscape is undergoing significant transformation, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Africa Customs and Cross-Border Trade Guide 2025. Driven by modernisation, regional integration, and strategic incentives, ten key African economies—Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Egypt, and Nigeria—are reshaping trade to boost competitiveness and intra-African commerce. The report highlights growing momentum in streamlining customs processes,
Cape Town and Durban Emerge as Africa’s Top Logistics and Industrial Investment Hubs
Cape Town and Durban Lead Africa in Logistics Investment Amid Rising Demand and Low Vacancies Cape Town and Durban have been identified as two of Africa’s most attractive logistics and industrial property markets, thanks to their resilience, adaptability, and growing investor appeal. This is according to a recent report by Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL, which highlights how both cities are leveraging global trends while managing local challenges. The report