Zambia Railways Partners with Pangaea Securities to Raise $60 Million for Rail Modernization Zambia Railways Limited has appointed Pangaea Securities as Transaction Advisor to help secure US$60 million in financing from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and private investors. The funding initiative marks a key step in revitalizing the country’s rail network and strengthening its role in regional trade and logistics. The planned financing will complement a €50 million grant provided
Category: Southern Africa
Namibia Govt Governance Concerns Cloud Prospects for the Trans-Kalahari Railway
Trans-Kalahari Railway Faces Investment Challenges Amid Governance Concerns, Port Performance Issues, and U.S. Visa Policy Shift The Trans-Kalahari Railway remains one of Africa’s most ambitious and complex infrastructure proposals. Designed to link the Atlantic coast of Namibia to the interior of Botswana, the project has the potential to transform regional trade flows and reshape economic prospects across Southern Africa. Yet governance concerns, infrastructure performance challenges, and shifting international perceptions continue
Angola Appoints New Secretary of State to Drive Aviation and Port Sector Growth
Angola Strengthens Transport Strategy as Adilson Catala Takes Office Over Aviation and Ports Adilson Gabriel Alves Catala has officially taken office as Secretary of State for the Civil, Maritime and Port Aviation sectors under the Ministry of Transport Angola, reinforcing the government’s commitment to strengthening critical transport infrastructure. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Luanda and was presided over by João Lourenço, with attendance from senior
DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development
DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza
Transnet Launches Private-Sector Partnership for Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal
Transnet Seeks Private Partners to Boost Efficiency and Investment at Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal South Africa’s port and rail freight parastatal, Transnet, has officially issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to kickstart the selection of a private-sector partner for its Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal (RBDBT) Private-Sector Participation (PSP) project. The RFQ marks a key milestone in Transnet’s “Reinvent for Growth Strategy”, demonstrating the organisation’s readiness to engage the
Durban Car Terminal Handles First Shipment of Lepas Vehicles in South Africa
Durban Car Terminal Offloads First Batch of Chinese Lepas Vehicles, Boosting Automotive Trade in South AfricaThe Port of Durban’s Car Terminal has successfully offloaded 500 new Lepas vehicles from the MV Siem Curie, marking the debut of the Chinese automotive brand in the South African market. Lepas, a brand fully owned by the Chery Group, represents a new entrant in South Africa’s automotive sector, bringing fresh competition and consumer choice.
Private Sector Must Deliver 65Mt to Power South Africa’s Rail Freight Revival
R30bn–R40bn Private Investment Needed as Transnet Targets 250 Million Tonnes in Rail Freight Growth PlanPrivate-sector participants (PSPs) will need to move approximately 65 million tonnes of additional cargo on South Africa’s rail network to help Transnet achieve its target of 250 million tonnes per year, according to rail logistics executive Anand Moodliar. Speaking at a Transport Forum event held in partnership with the African Rail Industry Association and the Localisation
Kazungula Bridge Authority Commissioned to Drive Regional Integration
Zambia and Botswana Commission Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Trade on the North–South Corridor Zambia and Botswana have officially commissioned the Kazungula Bridge Authority, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Kazungula Bridge as a vital trade and transport link across the Zambezi River. The milestone was marked during a ceremony in Kasane, underscoring the bridge’s growing role in advancing regional integration and economic development. Speaking at the launch, Hakainde Hichilema
Zambia–Mozambique Fibre Link Strengthens Regional Digital Backbone
Bayobab Zambia and Vodacom Mozambique Complete Zambia–Mozambique Fibre Interconnection to Boost Southern Africa’s Digital Connectivity Bayobab Zambia and Vodacom Mozambique have officially marked the completion of the Zambia–Mozambique Fibre Interconnection Project at the Chanida Border, a significant milestone in advancing regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in Southern Africa. The project follows the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two telecommunications operators to interconnect their fibre
Harith General Partners Moves to Acquire FlySafair in Strategic Aviation Expansion
Harith General Partners in Advanced Talks to Acquire FlySafair, South Africa’s Largest Domestic Airline Harith General Partners is in advanced negotiations to acquire budget airline FlySafair, as the $3 billion asset manager expands its transport and infrastructure portfolio across Africa. Harith Chairman Tshepo Mahloele confirmed that discussions are at an advanced stage but remain subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from competition authorities and two aviation licensing bodies. The transaction