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Southern Africa

Seven African Nations Launch Transformative North-South Corridor to Drive Regional Growth

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Historic North-South Corridor Initiative Set to Boost Trade, Jobs, and Industrialization Across Africa Seven African countries have signed a historic agreement to transform the North-South Corridor—the continent’s busiest trading route—into an integrated “smart economic corridor.” The initiative, initially authorized at a high-level meeting in Johannesburg, is projected to create 1.6 million jobs and add $16.1 billion to regional GDP. The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique,

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zambia and Botswana Agree to Expand Kazungula Bridge Trade Infrastructure

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Kazungula Bridge Expansion: Zambia and Botswana Join Forces to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency Zambia and Botswana have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the expansion of trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, one of Southern Africa’s most strategic transport gateways. The decision follows high-level bilateral talks aimed at easing congestion, reducing delays, and unlocking new trade opportunities. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali confirmed that the joint initiative will prioritize:

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Central Africa Railway News

Rail Link Between Kinshasa and Kongo-Central Nears Resumption After Successful Inspection

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance Makungu

Kinshasa–Kongo-Central Railway Set to Resume Operations Following Track Inspection The long-awaited resumption of rail traffic between Kinshasa and Kongo-Central is drawing closer after a successful inspection of the railway line on Wednesday evening. The line runs from Kinshasa’s central station to Kasangulu. According to Eddy Eyoko, secretary of the Kasangulu territory, a locomotive pulling three luxury coaches made the journey to assess the condition of the track. “This field trip

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Atlantic Railway Nears $533M US Loan to Boost Angola Rail Corridor

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Constance Makungu

Lobito Atlantic Railway close to securing $533M US loan to modernize Angola’s key copper and cobalt export route Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) expects to finalize a $533 million loan agreement with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year, according to CEO Nicholas Fournier. The financing is crucial to upgrading its Angolan railway concession and strengthening a vital export corridor for critical minerals. The DFC

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Railway News Southern Africa

Lobito Atlantic Railways Strengthens Leadership with New CEO and Chairperson Appointments

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

Lobito Atlantic Railways Names Nicholas Fournier CEO and Alexandre Canas Chair to Drive Angola’s Transport Corridor Expansion Angola’s rail operator Lobito Atlantic Railways (LAR) has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Nicholas Fournier as CEO and Alexandre Canas as chairperson on August 19. The move marks the formal separation of the two roles, a step aimed at strengthening governance as the company enters a crucial phase of operational growth. With

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Shipping News

South Africa Denies Russian Navy Vessel Docking Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance Makungu

South Africa Blocks Russian Navy Ship Docking as U.S. Trade Talks Intensify South Africa’s refusal to allow the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet training vessel, Smolny, to dock in Cape Town for restocking and resupply has sparked diplomatic tensions. Sources indicate that last-minute trade negotiations with the United States played a key role in the decision. The move comes as the South African government works to avoid the 30% unilateral tariffs

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Violence Halts Copperbelt Trucking Between Likasi and Lubumbashi

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Constance Makungu

Congo Copperbelt Unrest Disrupts Freight as Trucks Attacked Between Likasi and Lubumbashi Road freight operators moving along the Copperbelt route in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been warned to avoid the Likasi–Lubumbashi corridor after escalating unrest led to violent attacks on trucks. According to the Transit Assistance Bureau (Transist Bureau), at least 20 trucks were stoned at Kanyaka Truck Park on August 12, with windshields and side

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East Africa Railway News

Kenya Seeks $4 Billion to Expand China-Built Railway

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Constance Makungu

Kenya to Raise $4B for Railway Expansion, in Talks With Etihad Rail for Freight Operations Kenya plans to raise $4 billion by securitising an import levy to fund the extension of its China-built standard gauge railway (SGR) and is in talks with Etihad Rail to operate freight services, Transport Secretary Davis Chirchir announced. Under the plan, Kenya Railways Corp. will oversee engineering and maintenance, while private operators—including Etihad Rail—would run

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Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Port of Lobito Secures ISO Certification and Top Award at Angola Fair

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Constance Makungu

Port of Lobito Achieves Positive ISO Certification Audit and Wins Top Award at Angola Municipalities Fair The Port of Lobito has recently received a positive evaluation of its Integrated Management System from auditing firm MS Certification, in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards. According to a report, the port authority earned top marks for quality management, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety. A team of

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Proflight Zambia Flies to Windhoek

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Constance Makungu

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Proflight Zambia is expanding its regional footprint with the launch of a new route into Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. The new service, starting on March 3, 2026, will operate three times weekly, providing added travel options and convenient links between Zambia and Namibia from Lusaka via Livingstone. This development is expected to significantly boost both leisure and business travel between the two countries, with Proflight Zambia being the

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