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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project Kenya Ports Authority Tests Maritime Emergency Response at Port of Mombasa Lobito Port Handles 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo as Regional Trade Gains Momentum Lobito Corridor Inspires Plans for Lagos-Dakar Transport Link Chinese-Backed $900 Million Port Investment Expands Africa’s Infrastructure Drive South Africa Extends Transnet Board’s Term by Six Months Kenya’s New Cargo Declaration System Raises Regional Freight Concerns Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade
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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway

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TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia

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MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project

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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway

DRC Approves US$1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Modernisation Project The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is…
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TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia

TAAG Launches Weekly Luanda-Lusaka Cargo Service to Boost Regional Trade TAAG Angola Airlines has launched…
Southern Africa

MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle to Strengthen Logistics for Mozambique LNG Project

MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle Linking Nacala and Maputo to Mozambique LNG Project Mediterranean Shipping Company…
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Kenya Ports Authority Tests Maritime Emergency Response at Port of Mombasa

KPA Strengthens Maritime Emergency Readiness with Full-Scale Mombasa Port Drill The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)…
Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Lobito Port Handles 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo as Regional Trade Gains Momentum

Lobito Port Moves 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Half of 2026, Strengthening Angola’s Regional…
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Lobito Corridor Inspires Plans for Lagos-Dakar Transport Link

Lobito Corridor Sparks Plans for New Lagos-Dakar Trade and Transport Link The success and growing…
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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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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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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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Zambia Launches Western Corridor Transformation Project to Boost Regional Trade and Infrastructure

President Hichilema Officiates Groundbreaking of Western Corridor Road Project to Unlock Zambia’s Economic Potential His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Western Corridor Transformation Project, marking the official start of a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative with Western Corridor Limited (WCL). The SPV is jointly owned by BeefCo Limited and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Limited. The ceremony, held in Kasempa, was attended by senior government

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East Africa Road Freight

African Development Bank Approves €217 Million to Boost Uganda–Rwanda Road Connectivity

AfDB Injects €217 Million to Complete Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads, Enhancing Uganda–Rwanda Trade The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an additional €217.37 million to complete the Multinational Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project, a key regional infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening connectivity and cross-border trade between Uganda and Rwanda. The new financing will support the construction of interchanges, bridges, toll plazas, and service lanes, including the crucial Busega Interchange,

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Zambia’s Tourism Minister Praises Emirates Partnership as Airline Appoints New Country Manager

Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba Bids Farewell to Emirates Country Manager Omar Bushlaibi The Minister of Tourism, Honourable Rodney Sikumba, has officially bid farewell to the outgoing Emirates Airline Country Manager for Zambia, Mr. Omar Bushlaibi, who is set to assume a new posting in Zimbabwe. During a courtesy call, Mr. Bushlaibi expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Zambia for its unwavering support throughout his tenure.

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Angola Seeks $4.5 Billion to Build Rail Link Connecting Zambia’s Copperbelt

Angola Secures International Support for $4.5B Zambia-Lobito Rail Corridor to Boost Copper Trade Angola sought $4.5 billion in funding to construct an ambitious rail link to Zambia’s copper-rich region, Transport Minister Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu said. Italy committed $320 million to the project, while the African Development Bank pledged $500 million, d’Abreu told reporters Wednesday on the sidelines of a conference in Luanda, Angola’s capital. He also noted that the Egyptian

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East Africa Ports & Terminals

Tanzania Port Closure Disrupts African Copper Shipments to China

Election Unrest in Tanzania Temporarily Halts Copper Exports, Forcing Rerouting to Durban, Walvis Bay, and Beira African copper shipments to China were disrupted by the temporary closure of the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania following election-related unrest. Copper traders and producers in the Central African Copperbelt sought alternative routes for their cargoes, leading to congestion at other ports, including Durban in South Africa, according to multiple market sources.

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