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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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Central Africa Railway News

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…
Air Freight Southern Africa

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…
East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

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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Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Network with New Mauritius Route

Ethiopian Airlines Launches Direct Addis Ababa–Mauritius Flights to Boost Tourism and Trade Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new direct passenger service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Port Louis, Mauritius, on July 12, 2026, further strengthening air connectivity across Africa. The new route will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to the flight schedule, Flight ET887 will depart Addis

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Ports Southern Africa

Record Coal and Manganese Exports Test South Africa’s Rail and Port Bulk Handling Capacity

South Africa Breaks Coal and Manganese Export Records as Bulk Terminals Face Capacity Pressure in 2026 South Africa has recorded its highest-ever export volumes of coal and manganese over the past year, but the surge is now testing whether the country’s rail corridors and bulk terminals can sustain the pace of rising mining output. While increased export tonnage is positive for the economy, the constraint in 2026 is no longer

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Road Freight Southern Africa

South Africa and Botswana Explore Freight Bridge Solution at Congested Groblersbrug Border Post

South Africa–Botswana Plan Potential Groblersbrug Relocation and Freight Bridge to Fix Growing Border Congestion South Africa and Botswana are reportedly in discussions to relocate the Groblersbrug border post and construct a dedicated freight bridge, as rising truck volumes have turned the crossing into a major bottleneck in regional logistics flows. The proposal comes after increased traffic diverted from Beitbridge border post placed unexpected pressure on Groblersbrug, overwhelming its capacity and

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News Southern Africa

Namibia Advances Walvis Bay Container Terminal Concession to Improve Throughput and Regional Competitiveness

Namibia Moves to Concession Walvis Bay Container Terminal to Private Operator to Boost SADC Trade Efficiency Namibia is advancing plans to bring in a private operator to manage the Walvis Bay container terminal, with the environmental public-comment period on the operation-and-management proposal set to close on 29 June 2026. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening the port’s role as a competitive gateway for regional trade in the

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Cape Town MyCiTi Advances Electric Bus Rollout and Integrated Claremont Transport Hub

Cape Town MyCiTi to Launch First Electric Bus and Claremont Transport Hub, Advancing Urban Mobility and Logistics Efficiency Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus network is preparing to introduce its first electric bus in August 2026, marking a key step in the city’s transition toward lower-emission urban mobility. At the same time, construction is advancing on a major integrated transport hub in Claremont, designed to improve connectivity across multiple public transport operators.

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Railway News West Africa

RMB Nigeria Leads $1.8 Billion Financing for Landmark Kano–Maradi Cross-Border Railway Project

RMB Nigeria Secures $1.8 Billion Financing for Kano–Maradi Railway to Boost West Africa Trade Connectivity RMB Nigeria has successfully structured a $1.8 billion financing package for the development of the Kano–Maradi railway, one of West Africa’s most important cross-border infrastructure projects. The deal positions RMB Nigeria as a key financier of strategic transport infrastructure aimed at strengthening trade links between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger while promoting broader regional

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Air Freight China Southern Africa

Luanda–Guangzhou Air Route Strengthens Angola–China Connectivity

New Luanda–Guangzhou Direct Flight Boosts Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation Between Angola and China The launch of the direct air link between Luanda (Angola) and Guangzhou (China) marks a strategic milestone in the growing economic relationship between the two countries, extending far beyond aviation connectivity. The new route is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, facilitate investment flows, and improve mobility between two increasingly interconnected markets. By reducing travel time and

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East Africa

Ethiopia Lifts Foreign Ownership Restrictions in Freight Forwarding Sector

Ethiopia Opens Freight Forwarding Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership to Boost Trade Efficiency and Investment Ethiopia has removed long-standing restrictions on foreign participation in freight forwarding, allowing 100% foreign ownership in a major liberalization move aimed at improving logistics efficiency and attracting investment into its trade infrastructure. The reform, approved by the Ethiopian Investment Board under the Ethiopian Investment Commission, abolishes previous rules that limited foreign equity to 49% and

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East Africa Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Kenya Expands Port of Mombasa with Berth 19B to Boost Cargo Capacity

Mombasa Port Expands Capacity with Berth 19B to Handle Rising East African Trade Volumes The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is accelerating infrastructure expansion at the Port of Mombasa to keep pace with rising regional trade, with construction of Berth 19B at the centre of ongoing upgrades. The project, contracted to China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), is part of KPA’s broader strategy to modernise port facilities, improve efficiency and strengthen Mombasa’s

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Railway News Southern Africa

DRC Joins Luxembourg Rail Protocol, Opening Door to Major Rail Investment in Africa

DRC Accession to Luxembourg Rail Protocol Set to Unlock Rail Investment and Boost African Trade Corridors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s accession to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol is being viewed as a major milestone for Africa’s transport and logistics sector, with the potential to unlock private investment in railway rolling stock and strengthen key regional trade corridors. The Luxembourg Rail Protocol, which entered into force on 8 March 2024,

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