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
Category: Southern Africa
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
Cape Town Container Terminal Achieves Record-Breaking Performance
Cape Town Container Terminal Surpasses Targets by 62%, Marks Best Weekly Volume Since 2019 The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has achieved a record-breaking performance, exceeding its weekly target by 62% for the week ending 20 July, according to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). This performance marks a major milestone for CTCT, a port historically challenged by severe weather and equipment breakdowns. TPT described the result as a “remarkable turnaround,” noting
Southern Africa’s Mining Boom Sparks Project Cargo Opportunities
Surging Mining Investment in Southern Africa Drives Demand for Project Cargo and Energy Infrastructure As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, Southern Africa is experiencing a surge in mining investment—opening up significant opportunities for project cargo operators across the region. “The project landscape in Southern Africa is fairly robust and showing steady momentum,” said Duncan Bonnett, a partner at strategic research consultancy Africa House. Bonnett noted that a wave of
South African Ports Exceed Container Handling Targets Amid Recovery Plan Success
South African Ports Break Records with 101,295 Containers Handled in a Week Ports along South Africa’s coastline handled 101,295 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last week—surpassing the weekly target for all container terminals by 15%. Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) announced on Monday that this marks the highest weekly container throughput since the 2017/2018 financial year, when 101,871 TEUs were moved, a record that still stands. This performance reflects steady gains achieved
Transnet Faces Prolonged Cash Burn as S&P Downgrades Credit Rating
S&P Downgrades Transnet, Warns of Cash Burn Through 2027 Without Government Support Transnet, South Africa’s state-owned freight rail and ports operator, is expected to burn cash for at least the next three years, according to a new forecast by S&P Global Ratings, as reported by BusinessLive on Tuesday. Citing an unsustainable capital structure in the absence of ongoing state support, S&P downgraded Transnet’s credit rating. The agency also warned that
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