Zambia Injects K100 Million into Rail Modernisation to Cut Transport Costs and Boost Regional Competitiveness Zambia has taken a significant step toward modernising its transport and logistics infrastructure with the release of K100 million to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), marking the start of a long-term recapitalisation programme designed to reduce transport costs, improve trade competitiveness and support economic transformation. In a comprehensive statement, Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr.
Category: Southern Africa
U.S. and European Union Strengthen Cooperation on the Lobito Corridor and Regional Stability
U.S. and EU Renew Support for Lobito Corridor to Boost Peace, Trade and Minerals in Central Africa The United States and the European Commission reaffirmed their “joint commitment to promoting peace, security, and economic growth” in Africa’s Great Lakes region on Thursday, in a statement focused on the Lobito Corridor and investment in Central Africa. Published by the U.S. State Department, the declaration emphasizes Washington and Brussels’ intention to “create
Mozambique Moves to Modernize Key Border Posts Through Public-Private Partnerships
Mozambique Launches PPP Tenders to Modernize Cassacatiza and Machipanda Border Posts Mozambique is advancing major reforms to modernize and expand two strategic border posts—Cassacatiza in Tete province and Machipanda in Manica province—through public-private partnerships (PPPs). The goal is to boost regional trade, improve cross-border mobility, and stimulate economic growth in border communities. Government resolutions reviewed by Lusa authorize the Ministry of Transport and Logistics to launch international tenders for long-term
Victoria Falls Border Post Begins 24-Hour Operations
Victoria Falls Border Post Goes 24/7, Boosting Trade and Transport Across Southern Africa The Victoria Falls border post between Zambia and Zimbabwe is now operating 24 hours a day, a major development expected to significantly improve transport efficiency, logistics performance, and regional trade flows. The change, announced in an Extraordinary Government Gazette on November 13 and confirmed by the Secretary of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Raphael Faranisi, officially permits
Mozambique Approves CFM Project to Develop Major New Logistics Terminal in Dondo
Mozambique Greenlights CFM-Led Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Capacity Mozambique’s government has approved a plan for Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), the national railway operator, to lead the development of a major logistics terminal in Dondo, aimed at easing mounting pressure on the busy Port of Beira. The project will initially cover 70 hectares, with space reserved for future expansion as regional demand grows. The decision, outlined
TAAG and Boeing Strengthen Partnership With New Pilot Training Program in Luanda
TAAG Signs New Boeing Partnership to Enhance Pilot Training and Prepare for Modern Fleet Expansion TAAG Angola Airlines and the American multinational Boeing signed a new agreement on Monday in Luanda, during the “Dubai Airshow 2025” event, to expand and modernize pilot training programs, ANGOP has learned. The agreement focuses on strengthening pilot competencies and improving information management across multiple flight scenarios. The program will benefit both cadet pilots and
South Korea Signals Interest in Maritime Transport Investments in Cabinda
South Korea Seeks to Invest in Maritime Transport and Agriculture in Cabinda, Angola The Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Angola, Kwangjin Choi, announced on Thursday in Cabinda that his country is interested in investing in the province’s maritime transport sector. Speaking to the press after a meeting with the Governor of Cabinda, Suzana de Abreu, the ambassador said South Korean companies are exploring opportunities to supply passenger
Luau and Luacano Connected by Road for the First Time After EN-250 Paving
Angola Completes First 100 km of EN-250, Linking Luau and Luacano Along the Lobito Corridor Luacano – The municipalities of Luau and Luacano, located in Angola’s newly established Moxico Leste province, are now connected by road for the first time following the completion of nearly 100 kilometers of asphalt on National Road (EN) 250. EN 250 forms part of the strategic Lobito Corridor, linking the provinces of Moxico Leste, Moxico,
Road Blockage Strands Over 20 Trucks on Key Route to Cabinda
Over 20 Trucks Stuck on Critical Zaire–Cabinda Road After Accident Blocks Traffic More than 20 trucks traveling to Cabinda province have been stranded since Wednesday after a road accident blocked traffic between the village of Kivola and the municipal headquarters of Noqui, in Zaire Province. The accident, which caused no fatalities, involved two heavy-duty trucks transporting goods to Cabinda via the border town of Noqui (Zaire) and neighboring Democratic Republic
AD Ports Invests USD 1.5 Billion to Strengthen Africa’s Maritime and Logistics Infrastructure
AD Ports Announces USD 1.5 Billion Investment in African Maritime Trade and Logistics Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports), a leading global logistics and port management company, has invested USD 1.5 billion in maritime trade and logistics infrastructure across Africa, according to the company’s country manager in Angola, Joaquim Piedade. Speaking during a panel discussion on the “Importance of Ports in Creating Value Chains,” held as part of the first African