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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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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

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…
Central Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

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…
Air Freight East Africa

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…
Southern Africa

Mozambique Aims to Boost Logistics Contribution to 20% of GDP by 2027

Mozambique Targets Logistics Growth Through Port, Rail, and Road Upgrades to Become Southern Africa Trade Hub. The Mozambican government has unveiled plans to increase the logistics sector’s contribution to the national economy from 8% to 20% by 2027, driven by significant investments in ports, rail, and road infrastructure. Officials say Mozambique’s strategic location and transport corridors could make logistics a key driver of economic growth in the coming years. Fernando

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East Africa Southern Africa

Tanzania Reopens Border with Zambia, Restores Key Copper Trade Corridor

Tanzania Reopens Zambia Border After Post-Election Unrest, Boosting Copper and Cobalt Exports Tanzania has reopened its border with Zambia, restoring the flow of cargo along a critical trade corridor for Africa’s two largest copper exporters. The border had been closed last week due to post-election unrest, which brought shipments to a standstill. The situation normalized on Monday, according to Oliver Nzala, corporate communications manager at the Zambia Revenue Authority. Border

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Road Freight West Africa

Nigeria Approves First National Land Transport Policy to Drive Innovation and Regional Competitiveness

Nigeria Launches First-Ever National Land Transport Policy to Modernize Mobility, Boost Innovation, and Strengthen Africa’s Transport Integration Nigeria has taken a major step toward transforming its transport landscape with the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the country’s first-ever National Land Transport Policy. The milestone initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, promote innovation, and enhance regional competitiveness across Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali,

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Air Freight Middle East

Emirates to Launch Fifth Daily Flight Between Dubai and Cairo to Boost Trade and Connectivity

Emirates Adds Fifth Daily Dubai–Cairo Flight from December 2025, Expanding Passenger and Cargo Capacity Emirates has announced the introduction of a fifth daily service between Dubai and Cairo, starting 1 December 2025, with plans to expand to a daily schedule from 1 February 2026. Operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, the new flights will increase both passenger and cargo capacity on one of the airline’s busiest regional routes, further strengthening

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Southern Africa

Comoros Launches $137 Million Maritime Corridor Project with African Development Bank Support

Comoros and African Development Bank Launch $137 Million Maritime Corridor to Boost Trade, Connectivity, and Regional Integration The Government of the Union of the Comoros has officially launched the Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project, a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing port infrastructure, enhancing trade, and boosting regional connectivity. The launch ceremony took place on 27 October 2025 in Moroni, presided over by President Azali Assoumani. The African Development

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Air Freight North Africa

Cathay Cargo Transports 250 Ancient Egyptian Artefacts to Hong Kong for Landmark Exhibition

Cathay Cargo Flies 30 Tonnes of Ancient Egyptian Treasures from Shanghai to Hong Kong for Major Palace Museum Exhibition Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts, weighing over 30 tonnes, from Shanghai to Hong Kong ahead of the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM). The nine-month exhibition, opening on 20 November 2025, is jointly organized by the Hong Kong

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

DP World Launches Digital Port Community System to Modernize Kenya’s Port of Mombasa

DP World Unveils Port Community System in Kenya to Boost Mombasa’s Efficiency and Strengthen East Africa’s Trade Corridors DP World has officially launched its state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the Port of Mombasa—one of Africa’s busiest and most strategic maritime gateways. As the primary entry and exit point for more than a dozen landlocked countries across East and Central

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Air Freight Southern Africa

South Africa’s Airfreight Strategy Nears Public Comment Deadline

South Africa’s DOT Urges Stakeholders to Submit Feedback on Transformative Airfreight Strategy The National Department of Transport (DOT) of South Africa has issued a reminder to all stakeholders in the aviation and logistics sectors that the deadline for public submissions on the country’s draft Airfreight Strategy is fast approaching. The window for comments, which opened on 26 September 2025, will officially close on 7 November 2025. The Cabinet recently approved

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Emirates Lands at Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport, Boosting Angola’s Global Connectivity

Emirates Debuts at Angola’s AIAAN Airport, Highlighting Economic Growth and Aviation Development Yesterday, Emirates Airlines landed for the first time at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), becoming the first foreign carrier to operate at the airport since the transition from TAAG on October 19. This milestone signals strong confidence in Angola and underscores the strategic potential of AIAAN as a catalyst for economic development and the country’s integration

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Southern Africa

Automechanika Johannesburg Marked 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasted a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards, and the Alexandra Automotive Hub and Panel Discussion, which brought together leaders from across the value chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the 10th anniversary edition of the largest trade fair of its kind hosted high-impact forums designed to drive innovation, standards, and collaboration. Local and global exhibitors focused on these categories: Parts & Components, Accessories & Customising,

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