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DRC Begins Construction of Kalamba-Mbuji Dry Port to Boost Angola Trade Links

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance Makungu

Congo launches Kalamba-Mbuji dry port project in Kasai-Central to strengthen Angola trade corridor The Office of Multimodal Freight Management (OGEFREM) has announced the start of preliminary construction work on the Kalamba-Mbuji dry port in Luiza territory, Kasai-Central province. Regional Director Matthieu Tshilumba Kalenga confirmed the development on October 16, 2025, following a meeting with Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu Nkonko, noting that funding for the initial phase is already secured. The first

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Central Africa Railway News

DRC Seeks $500 Million World Bank Support for Lobito Corridor Project

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance Makungu

DRC requests $500M from World Bank to develop Lobito Corridor, boosting regional trade and infrastructure During the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Finance Minister, Doudou Fwamba, submitted a $500 million financing request to the World Bank to support the Lobito Corridor project. The Finance Ministry confirmed that the institution has agreed to review the proposal. In discussions with World Bank Managing Director for

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Central Africa Railway News

DRC Launches International Call for Railway Assembly Plant Investment

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Constance Makungu

DRC Seeks International Partners to Build Train, Locomotive, and Wagon Assembly Plant The Ministry of Transport, Communication Routes, and Accessibility has launched an international call for expressions of interest for the construction of a national assembly plant for trains, locomotives, and wagons. According to the official document signed by Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, the project aims to identify technical, industrial, and financial partners for

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Durban High Court Clears Path for Transnet–ICTSI Port Partnership

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Durban High Court Approves Transnet–ICTSI 25-Year Port Partnership, Marking a Milestone in South Africa’s Port Reform The Durban High Court ruling on October 13 in favour of Transnet and its preferred public-private partner (PPP) for the 49% concession of the Port of Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal has been hailed as a strategic investment milestone for South Africa. The decision clears the way for International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI)

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Growthpoint Invests R8 Billion in Cape Winelands Airport Precinct to Drive Regional Growth

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Growthpoint Properties Invests R8bn in Cape Winelands Airport Development, Creating 100,000 Jobs and a Sustainable Aviation Hub Growthpoint Properties has announced an initial R8 billion investment in the Cape Winelands Airport precinct, marking the start of a landmark partnership with RSA Aero to deliver a world-class aviation, hospitality, and industrial hub north of Cape Town. The privately owned airport, to be built on the site of the former Fisantekraal airfield,

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Port of Gauteng Receives Strong Investor Interest Amid Growing Support for Logistics Expansion

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Port of Gauteng Reports Overwhelming Investor Response to 1,400-Hectare Multimodal Logistics Hub The Port of Gauteng (PoG) has dismissed speculation that its 1,400-hectare multimodal logistics development south of Johannesburg is failing to attract investors. In a statement, the project’s developers confirmed that the initiative has received an “overwhelmingly positive response” following the release of its White Paper. The PoG, strategically located along the N3 National Corridor, has drawn interest from

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

TNPA Invites Bids for New Cold Storage Break-Bulk Terminal at Port of Cape Town

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Transnet National Ports Authority Issues RFP for Construction and Operation of Cold Storage Terminal at Cape Town Port The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and management of a break-bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town. The new facility will focus on cold storage for fish and related seafood products, forming a critical component of Cape Town’s fishing and

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Shipping News Southern Africa

South Africa’s Ports See Surge in Reefer Cargo Volumes Amid Strong Citrus Export Season

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Linernet Confirms 12% Rise in South African Reefer Cargo, Slightly Below Transnet’s Reported 19% Growth Maritime analytics firm Linernet has confirmed that South Africa’s ports recorded a notable increase in reefer (refrigerated container) cargo volumes, supporting earlier claims by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). While Linernet’s data indicates a 12.21% year-on-year (YTD) increase in reefer throughput, this is slightly lower than the 19% growth reported earlier in the week by the

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Martin’s Drift Border Post Strengthens Regional Trade Efficiency in Southern Africa

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

SADC Study Highlights Martin’s Drift Border Post as Key Hub for Regional Economic Integration The Martin’s Drift border post, which connects Botswana and South Africa, has emerged as a critical driver of regional trade efficiency, following a recent assessment visit by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. The evaluation aligns with SADC’s broader mission to enhance border operations and promote regional integration, first outlined during the 13th Ministerial Task

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Central Africa Railway News

DRC Accelerates Railway Revamp to Boost Trade and Connectivity

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Constance Makungu

Congo’s New Railway Projects Strengthen Links to Angola, Zambia, and the Atlantic Congo’s New Railway Projects Strengthen Links to Angola, Zambia, and the AtlanticThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is advancing major railway upgrades aimed at improving regional trade and logistics. In early September 2025, a joint EU–US delegation presented prefeasibility results for the DRC’s section of the Lobito Corridor—a 1,300-km transport route linking Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito

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