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DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports Zambia Plans TAZARA Railway Modernisation to Strengthen Trade and Logistics Network World Bank Clears Restart of South Kivu Trade Infrastructure Projects Afreximbank Report Highlights Strong Growth in Africa’s Trade and Economic Resilience Transnet Rolls Out Digital Upgrades to Improve Efficiency at the Port of Cape Town Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Network with New Mauritius Route Record Coal and Manganese Exports Test South Africa’s Rail and Port Bulk Handling Capacity South Africa and Botswana Explore Freight Bridge Solution at Congested Groblersbrug Border Post Namibia Advances Walvis Bay Container Terminal Concession to Improve Throughput and Regional Competitiveness Cape Town MyCiTi Advances Electric Bus Rollout and Integrated Claremont Transport Hub
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DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

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Zambia Plans TAZARA Railway Modernisation to Strengthen Trade and Logistics Network

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World Bank Clears Restart of South Kivu Trade Infrastructure Projects

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DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines…
Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Plans TAZARA Railway Modernisation to Strengthen Trade and Logistics Network

Zambia Targets TAZARA Railway Upgrade with $1.6 Billion Rehabilitation Plan to Boost Trade and Economic…
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World Bank Clears Restart of South Kivu Trade Infrastructure Projects

South Kivu Infrastructure Projects Resume as World Bank Lifts Suspension, Boosting Great Lakes Regional Trade…
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Afreximbank Report Highlights Strong Growth in Africa’s Trade and Economic Resilience

Africa's Merchandise Trade Reaches $1.5 Trillion in 2025 as Intra-African Trade and Economic Growth Accelerate…
Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Transnet Rolls Out Digital Upgrades to Improve Efficiency at the Port of Cape Town

Transnet Accelerates Port of Cape Town Digital Transformation with Automated Gates and Smart Port Systems…
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Network with New Mauritius Route

Ethiopian Airlines Launches Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Flights to Boost Tourism and Trade Ethiopian Airlines will…
Ports & Terminals West Africa

Benin Launches Africa Logistics Zone to Transform Cotonou into West Africa’s Premier Trade Hub

Africa Logistics Zone Debuts in Benin, Advancing Cotonou’s Role as a Regional Logistics and Supply Chain Powerhouse Benin has taken a major step toward positioning itself as West Africa’s leading trade and logistics hub with the launch of the Africa Logistics Zone, a flagship initiative developed jointly by the Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI). Leveraging its strategic coastal location, the Port of Cotonou serves

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Air Freight Middle East

Emirates Places US$38 Billion Order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft Worth $38 Billion, Expands Boeing 777X Fleet to 270 Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a major purchase of 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE9X engines, in a deal valued at US$38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the show’s most significant orders. This latest agreement

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Air Freight Middle East

Emirates Expands Nairobi Operations With Third Daily Flight From March 2026

Emirates to Launch Third Daily Dubai–Nairobi Flight in 2026, Boosting Connectivity and Cargo Capacity Emirates will introduce a third daily flight on the Dubai–Nairobi route starting 1 March 2026, marking a major milestone as the airline celebrates 30 years of service in Kenya. The additional frequency will increase weekly flights to 21, offering greater connectivity to Dubai and Emirates’ global network of nearly 150 destinations. The new service will feature

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Railway News Southern Africa

TAZARA Revitalisation Set to Safeguard Zambia’s Road Infrastructure

Zambia Plans Major Cargo Shift to Rail as Part of TAZARA Rehabilitation Strategy Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the ongoing revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will significantly reduce the volume of heavy cargo transported by road, helping preserve the country’s road infrastructure. Speaking in the National Assembly in response to a question from Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo, Mr. Tayali explained that heavy cargo is

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Commits €50 Million to Rehabilitate Zambia’s Livingstone–Ndola Railway

EU Funds Livingstone–Ndola Railway Rehabilitation to Boost Zambia’s Regional Trade and Mining Logistics The European Union has committed €50 million to rehabilitate the railway line from Livingstone to Ndola, a major investment expected to strengthen regional trade corridors and reduce transport costs across Zambia and Southern Africa. The announcement followed a tour of the Ngwerere–Lusaka rail section by European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela, who reiterated the EU’s long-standing

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Strengthens Support for Lobito Corridor to Boost Zambia’s Trade and Industrial Growth

EU, Sweden, Finland, and Czech Republic Back Zambia’s Lobito Corridor to Drive Regional Trade and Economic Transformation The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lobito Corridor project, citing its potential to enhance regional connectivity, trade, and economic growth across Southern Africa. Speaking during the official opening of the EU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum in Chongwe, Swedish Director General for Trade Policy at the Ministry of Foreign

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North Africa Shipping News

MSC Halts Cargo Shipments to Mali Amid Rising Insecurity and Fuel Blockade

MSC Suspends All Cargo Services to Mali as Al-Qaeda-Linked Blockade Deepens Fuel and Security Crisis The world’s largest shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced the suspension of all cargo bookings and overland transport to Mali, citing escalating insecurity and a worsening fuel crisis triggered by militant blockades. The Swiss-based logistics giant said that growing security risks along key transport routes and a severe fuel shortage have made it

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East Africa

Tanzania Political Unrest Disrupts Kenyan Trade at Border

Tanzania Protests After 2025 Election Stall Kenyan Trade, Cross-Border Boda Boda Operations Halted The recent political unrest in Tanzania is beginning to impact trade, with Kenyan business activities facing significant disruptions. Protests following Tanzania’s 2025 presidential election have spilled over into commerce, leaving many Kenyan traders unable to conduct business across the border. Tanzanian security forces have increased their presence at the Taveta-Holili border, complicating movement for Kenyan traders and

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia Strengthens Ties with European Investment Bank to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

Zambia and EIB Deepen Cooperation to Boost Investment in the Lobito Corridor and Drive Regional Trade Growth Zambia has intensified its engagement with multilateral development partners, as Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane met with European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Karl Nehammer ahead of the Zambia–EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum, scheduled for 13–14 November in Lusaka. The high-level bilateral talks focused on unlocking new investment opportunities along

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

DP World Launches New Jebel Ali–Berbera Shipping Route to Boost Gulf–East Africa Trade

DP World Opens Jebel Ali–Berbera Maritime Corridor, Strengthening UAE–Somaliland and East Africa Trade Links A new strategic shipping service linking Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Berbera Port in Somaliland has officially become operational, APA reported on Friday. Launched by DP World, the new Jebel Ali–Berbera maritime route is designed to enhance trade connectivity between Gulf Arab states and East Africa, offering a faster, more efficient

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