The rail development is part of a broader proposed infrastructure budget of P11.54 billion (R15.4 billion). “Railway infrastructure is essential to industrial and logistical operations. It offers a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable transportation solution,” said Gaolathe. The total budget for rail projects amounts to P156 million, covering the rehabilitation of the Limpopo Corridor, the procurement of Botswana Railway Workshop equipment, and feasibility studies for the Mmamabula-Lephalale and Mosetse-Kazungula railways. Gaolathe
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Malawi Joins SAATM, Strengthening Africa’s Air Transport Integration
Malawi has officially become the 38th African country to join the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), marking a major milestone in the African Union’s efforts to unify the continent’s airspace and boost regional integration. The signing ceremony took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the 38th African Union Summit. Malawi’s Foreign Minister, Honourable Nancy Tembo, signed the Solemn Commitment in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, the AU
South Africa to Engage Private Sector in Transport and Logistics Projects
The Department of Transport and state-owned Transnet will launch market engagements within the next two months to attract private sector participation (PSP) in key infrastructure projects, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed in his 2025 Budget speech, initially scheduled for delivery on February 19. The planned PSP projects cover major freight rail corridors, including iron ore, chrome, coal, and manganese lines. Additional initiatives include expanding and automating the ferrochrome and magnetite
DRC Secures Land for Kalamba-Mbuji Dry Port to Boost Angola Trade
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Multimodal Freight Management Office (OGEFREM) has secured title deeds for a 70-hectare site designated for a dry port in Kalamba-Mbuji, a border village in Kasaï-Central near Angola. The official handover took place on February 10. “We’ve obtained a pivotal document—our concession deed—putting an end to all speculation,” stated Jean Mukuluboy Kelemwanga, OGEFREM’s Director of General Services. He emphasized that this marks a significant milestone in
U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Africa’s Critical Minerals Corridor at Risk
A billion-dollar expansion of Africa’s most strategic U.S.-backed critical minerals project is now in limbo due to a foreign aid freeze under the Trump administration—creating an opening for China to expand its influence. At the center of the crisis is the Lobito Corridor railway project, a key infrastructure initiative designed to transport copper and cobalt from the Central African Copperbelt—home to some of the world’s richest deposits—to the Angolan coast
Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Project Key to Economic Growth and EV Battery Hub Development
Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Tayali, has underscored the Lobito Corridor Project as a transformative initiative that will position Zambia as a leading hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production and assembly. Speaking at the Lobito Corridor Stakeholder Discussion during the recent Mining Indaba in South Africa, Hon. Tayali reaffirmed the government’s commitment to leveraging the project’s benefits through regulatory reforms in the EV industry. The Lobito
Zambia Secures $300 Million DP World Investment to Boost Trade and Infrastructure
Zambia has reaffirmed its position as a rising global player and regional transport hub with a proposed $300 million investment from DP World, a leading multinational logistics company. The initiative, structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Zamcargo Limited, a subsidiary of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), aims to enhance trade infrastructure and economic opportunities. Following a meeting at State House between President Hakainde Hichilema and DP World Executive Vice
SADC Member States Address Kasumbalesa Border Issues for Improved Regional Trade
From February 4-7, representatives from Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States convened in Harare to address the persistent challenges at the Kasumbalesa Border Post, a vital trade hub between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting, organized by the SADC Secretariat and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aimed to find lasting solutions to congestion, trade facilitation delays, infrastructure shortcomings,
Angola Inaugurates Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal’s First Phase
Angolan President João Lourenço has inaugurated the first phase of the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal, a major development in the country’s oil and gas logistics infrastructure. The terminal will bolster Angola’s energy trade and enhance national oil company Sonangol’s fuel storage capacity. The terminal features 29 storage tanks with a combined capacity of 580,000 cubic meters for gasoline, diesel, and gas. A 1,700-meter jetty allows the facility to accommodate
AD Ports Group Launches $250M Investment to Modernize Luanda Terminal and Logistics Hub
AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has officially commenced the long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and logistics business in Luanda, Angola. In partnership with Angolan firms Unicargas and Multiparques, the initiative aims to modernize port operations and strengthen regional trade networks. The Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, handles 76% of the country’s container and general cargo, serving