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U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Africa’s Critical Minerals Corridor at Risk Rising Port Charges Push Importers Away from Nigeria Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Project Key to Economic Growth and EV Battery Hub Development Zambia Secures $300 Million DP World Investment to Boost Trade and Infrastructure SADC Member States Address Kasumbalesa Border Issues for Improved Regional Trade Angola Inaugurates Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal’s First Phase Tanzania and Burundi Sign $2.15 Billion Railway Deal to Boost Regional Connectivity AD Ports Group Launches $250M Investment to Modernize Luanda Terminal and Logistics Hub TAAG Angola Airlines Receives First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Advancing Fleet Modernization Eiffage Secures €100 Million Contract to Expand DRC’s Port of Matadi
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U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Africa’s Critical Minerals Corridor at Risk

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Rising Port Charges Push Importers Away from Nigeria

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Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Project Key to Economic Growth and EV Battery Hub Development

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U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Africa’s Critical Minerals Corridor at Risk

A billion-dollar expansion of Africa’s most strategic U.S.-backed critical minerals project is now in limbo…
Shipping News West Africa

Rising Port Charges Push Importers Away from Nigeria

Importers are increasingly diverting goods to neighboring West African countries to avoid soaring port charges…
Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia’s Lobito Corridor Project Key to Economic Growth and EV Battery Hub Development

Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Tayali, has underscored the Lobito Corridor Project…
Southern Africa

Zambia Secures $300 Million DP World Investment to Boost Trade and Infrastructure

Zambia has reaffirmed its position as a rising global player and regional transport hub with…
Road Freight Southern Africa

SADC Member States Address Kasumbalesa Border Issues for Improved Regional Trade

From February 4-7, representatives from Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States convened in Harare…
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Angola Inaugurates Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal’s First Phase

Angolan President João Lourenço has inaugurated the first phase of the Barra do Dande Ocean…
Ports & Terminals Southern Africa

Eiffage Wins €100 Million Contract for Matadi Port Container Terminal Expansion

The French construction company Eiffage has secured a €100 million contract for the renovation and expansion of the Container Terminal at the Port of Matadi in Kongo Central, located in the southwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement was made through a press release from the company on Monday, January 20, 2025. “Eiffage, through its marine civil engineering subsidiary, has been awarded the contract for the

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Port of Maputo Embarks on Expansion to Boost Capacity and Sustainability

The Port of Maputo is set to begin its ambitious container and coal terminal expansion projects in the first half of this year. These initiatives are central to the operational upgrades envisioned under the extended concession agreement granted to Sociedade de Desenvolvimento do Porto de Maputo (MPDC), the port’s managing entity. According to MPDC, the expansion aims to solidify the Port of Maputo’s role as a critical hub for trade

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SADC Ministers Convene in Lobito to Discuss Agency’s Organizational Framework

Members of the Committee of Ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting today in Benguela to deliberate on the organizational structure of the Agency. This marks the second meeting of the group, held in the rail-port city of Lobito. The discussions aim to refine the framework and operations of the Agency, aligning it with SADC’s goals of regional cooperation and sustainable development. Lobito, renowned for its strategic

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Railway News Southern Africa

EU Commits to Supporting Sustainable Development of Lobito Corridor

The European Union (EU) has expressed its interest in participating in the development of the Lobito Corridor, recognizing its potential for sustainable and inclusive economic diversification, including increased household income in the region. Sylvie Millot, Head of the EU’s Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Unit, confirmed this on Friday in Benguela, following a courtesy meeting with the provincial governor of Benguela. She emphasized that the Lobito Corridor is a key

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AIA Calls for Feasibility Study to Enhance Lobito Corridor’s Economic Impact

Members of the Angolan Industrial Association (AIA) have emphasized the importance of conducting a feasibility study for the construction of connection branches between key large-scale production centers and the Lobito Corridor. This initiative is seen as a priority to maximize the economic benefits of this significant infrastructure, which serves both the Angolan economy and the southern region of Africa. The message was conveyed by the president of the association, José

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South African Ports Begin 2025 with Improved Efficiency Amid Regional Challenges

Port operations in South Africa have started the year on a positive note, marked by significant improvements in efficiency and infrastructure. Maersk Line has reported an enhanced operational environment, with no waiting times, low terminal and yard density, ample depot capacity, and better equipment availability. Cape Town, a critical hub for exporters, has benefited from minimal wind stoppages during what has so far been a mild southeasterly windy season. These

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Namibia and Zambia Advance Efforts to Operationalize Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post

Namibia and Zambia have taken a significant step toward operationalizing the Katima Mulilo One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) through the inaugural Joint Technical Committee (JTC) meeting. The meeting, held in Sesheke, Zambia, from January 13 to 17, 2025, focuses on establishing governance structures and frameworks to implement a bilateral agreement signed in June 2024. Led by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), the week-long discussions involve representatives from various border agencies. Jacqueline

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Shipping News Southern Africa

Walvis Bay Positioned as Key Southern Africa Transshipment Hub by MSC

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially designated the Port of Walvis Bay as a crucial transshipment hub for Southern Africa with the launch of its Namibia Express route. This strategic move aims to strengthen trade links between Africa, Europe, and global markets, cementing Namibia’s role in international logistics. MSC recently announced plans to enhance its North West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and introduce two new routes: the

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Botswana’s Transport Minister Tours Kazungula Bridge, Highlights Regional Impact

Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah S.L.M. Salakae, recently visited the Kazungula Bridge and the One Stop Border Post as part of a familiarization tour organized by the Kazungula Bridge Project Office (KBPO). The visit, held on Friday, provided the minister with a firsthand view of the project’s progress and its strategic importance to the region. Accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Transport and other key stakeholders, Minister

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zambia and DRC Agree to Clear 500 Trucks Daily to Ease Border Congestion

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached an agreement to clear at least 500 trucks daily at the Kasumbalesa border, aiming to alleviate severe congestion on the Copperbelt. The decision follows reports of over 3,000 trucks stranded on the Zambian side of the border. Katanga Governor Jacques Katwe announced that customs officers’ working hours at Kasumbalesa, Mokambo, and Sakanya border posts will be extended from 6 hours

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