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Central Africa Railway News

Kinshasa Urban Train Service Resumes After Nearly 15 Years

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

DRC Resumes Kinshasa Urban Train Service After 15-Year Suspension Kinshasa’s urban rail service has resumed after nearly 15 years, reopening a key transport link between the capital’s eastern districts and the city centre. The National Transport Office (Onatra) resumed passenger services on 19 August 2026 between Tshenke in Masina district and Kinshasa Central Station, providing an alternative to the heavily congested Boulevard Lumumba corridor. The nearly 25-kilometre route includes about

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Kasumbalesa Border Drives Growing Zambia–DRC Copperbelt Trade

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

Kasumbalesa Border Guide: Key Gateway for Zambia–DRC Copperbelt Freight and Mining Trade The Kasumbalesa border crossing between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most important freight gateways in Southern and Central Africa. Located near Chililabombwe on Zambia’s Copperbelt, the border connects Zambia with the mineral-rich DRC and provides a major route for copper, cobalt, mining equipment, fuel, industrial inputs and other commercial goods. The

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Botswana Tightens Border Controls with Mandatory Pre-Clearance for Road Freight

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Constance Makungu

Botswana Makes Pre-Clearance Mandatory for All Commercial Road Freight Botswana has strengthened its customs and border controls by making pre-clearance mandatory for all commercial goods transported by road into, through or out of the country. Implemented by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) from 1 August 2026, the new requirement means importers, exporters and transporters must obtain a “PROCEED TO BORDER” status before a vehicle can travel to a Botswana

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Central Africa Railway News Southern Africa

Traxtion Bets on Rail Reforms and Africa’s Growing Mineral Trade

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Constance Makungu

South Africa’s Traxtion Invests $210 Million as Rail Reforms Open New Opportunities in Africa’s Mining Sector South African rail services company Traxtion is positioning itself for growth as rail reforms across Africa open freight networks to private operators and rising mineral production creates stronger demand for reliable transport infrastructure. The company plans to invest 3.4 billion rand, or about $210 million, in expanding its rolling stock capacity. The investment includes

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Saudi Arabia Eyes 25-Year Cape Town Port Concession as Gulf Investment Expands

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

Saudi Arabia’s RSGT Considers 25-Year Cape Town Port Concession as Gulf Investment in Africa Grows Saudi Arabian port operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid for a 25-year concession to refurbish and operate a terminal at the Port of Cape Town, highlighting growing Gulf interest in Africa’s logistics and transport infrastructure. South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a private operator for the Duncan Dock

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Mombasa Port Expansion to Boost Cargo Capacity as Hapag-Lloyd Targets East African Growth

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance Makungu

Mombasa Port Expansion Adds Capacity as Hapag-Lloyd Targets Growth Across East Africa Kenya is accelerating expansion and modernisation at the Port of Mombasa as rising cargo volumes increase pressure on existing infrastructure and shipping lines strengthen their presence in East Africa. The port handled a record 45.45 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 10.9% from 40.99 million tonnes in 2024. Container traffic also increased to about 2.11 million TEUs,

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News West Africa

MSC Launches Weekly Service to Nigeria’s Lekki Port

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Constance Makungu

MSC Launches Weekly Feeder Service to Lekki Port, Strengthening Nigeria’s Global Trade Links Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container shipping line, has launched a new weekly service to Nigeria’s Lekki Port, strengthening the port’s connection to regional and international trade networks. The new service operates through a feeder connection with Lomé, Togo, linking Lekki with other major Nigerian ports, including Apapa and Tin Can Island. The weekly schedule

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Air Freight East Africa

Kasaï-Oriental Explores Cargo Air Link With Tanzania

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 Constance Makungu

Kasaï-Oriental and Tanzania Explore Mbuji-Mayi–Dar es Salaam Cargo Air Route Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasaï-Oriental province and Tanzania are exploring the possibility of establishing a cargo air link between Mbuji-Mayi and Dar es Salaam to improve trade and regional connectivity. The proposal was discussed on July 28 during a meeting between Kasaï-Oriental Governor Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo and Tanzanian Ambassador to the DRC Saidi Juma Mshana. The proposed

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Central Africa Railway News

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

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Constance Makungu

DRC Approves US$1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Modernisation Project The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing a US$1.258 billion project to rehabilitate and modernise the 1,004.5-kilometre Dilolo-Sakania railway, strengthening a critical section of the Lobito Corridor. The government adopted a draft collaboration convention with Mota-Engil Africa covering the railway’s financing, rehabilitation, modernisation, operation, maintenance and eventual transfer to the state. The railway runs through the DRC’s mineral-rich southeastern region and

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Air Freight Southern Africa

TAAG Launches Dedicated Cargo Route Connecting Angola and Zambia

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance Makungu

TAAG Launches Weekly Luanda-Lusaka Cargo Service to Boost Regional Trade TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a dedicated weekly cargo service to Lusaka, strengthening air freight links between Angola and Zambia and supporting regional trade. The inaugural flight operated on July 24 using a Boeing 737-800 freighter, carrying 12.8 tonnes of cargo originating from Amsterdam. The shipment included machine parts, IT equipment, personal effects and other high-value goods. The new service

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