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West Africa

Morocco Offers Atlantic Access to Sahel States, Redrawing West Africa’s Trade Map

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 Constance Makungu

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have endorsed a Moroccan initiative granting them access to Atlantic trade routes—a move that could significantly reshape West Africa’s geopolitical and economic landscape. The announcement was made during a meeting with King Mohammed VI in Rabat, as reported by Morocco’s state news agency. The three landlocked Sahel countries, all governed by military juntas following recent coups, have been exploring alternative alliances

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Railway News

Morocco Launches Kenitra–Marrakech High-Speed Rail Project to Cement Continental Leadership

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

In a major step to strengthen Morocco’s leadership in infrastructure development, King Mohammed VI officially launched the construction of the Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail (HSR) line on April 24. The 430-kilometer corridor will connect the country’s political, economic, and tourism hubs — Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech — significantly cutting travel times and reinforcing Morocco’s long-term mobility strategy. Already home to Africa’s only operational HSR system — the Al Boraq line between

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Railway News Southern Africa

Zambia and Angola Cement Partnership for Lobito–Zambia Railway to Boost Regional Integration

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

In a major milestone for regional integration and economic growth, the governments of Zambia and Angola have signed an Intergovernmental Agreement to formalize their cooperation on the Lobito–Zambia Railway Project. The signing, which took place during the Land-Linked Zambia Conference in Lusaka, marks a turning point for infrastructure-led development in Southern Africa. This strategic partnership lays the foundation for collaboration on the financing, construction, and operation of the 830-kilometre Luacano–Chingola

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Ports & Terminals Shipping News

Mozambique Strengthens Regional Trade with New $50 Million Logistics Terminal

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

Mozambique’s ambitions to enhance trade facilitation and regional integration have been significantly advanced with the launch of a $50 million logistics terminal developed by Corredor Logístico de Maputo (CLM) The newly operational, state-of-the-art facility is set to ease chronic congestion at key border posts and substantially lower logistics costs for cargo moving through Maputo Province. Strategically located to reduce pressure at border crossings such as Namaacha, Goba, and Ressano Garcia,

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Reserves Haulage and Logistics Sector for Citizens to Boost Economic Empowerment

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

In a major step toward strengthening economic indigenisation, the Zimbabwean government has officially restricted the haulage and logistics sector to Zimbabwean citizens. The move forms part of a broader strategy to enhance local ownership and participation across key sectors of the economy. On April 15, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, together with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, issued a joint statement detailing the new measures. They

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Southern Africa

Namibia Revises Strategy After Missing 2025 Logistics Hub Target

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

Namibia has fallen short of its goal to establish itself as a regional logistics hub by 2025, as outlined in its Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4). In response to this setback, authorities are now reviewing the country’s master plan following significant delays in critical sectors, including rail, aviation, and regulatory infrastructure. The original phased approach aimed for significant expansion by 2020. However, as Gilbert Boois, Project Manager for the Walvis

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Zambia Sets Course to Become a Leading African Aviation Hub

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

At the recent Land-Linked Zambia Summit, aviation industry stakeholders—including representatives from the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA), the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Proflight Zambia, and other contributors—engaged in a panel discussion on Zambia’s ambitious plan to transform its aviation sector into a competitive hub within Africa. The concept of aviation hubs is gaining momentum across the continent, as African airlines expand their networks to drive connectivity and stimulate economic

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Road Freight Southern Africa

Groblersbrug Reopening Restores Vital Cargo Flow to Southern Africa’s Copperbelt

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

Truck traffic along South Africa’s N11 highway has significantly recovered following the reopening of the Groblersbrug Border Post with Botswana. The crossing, a key route for cargo destined for Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), had been closed for much of April after heavy rains caused the Limpopo River to flood, disrupting Customs operations and forcing hauliers to seek alternative routes. During the closure, transporters were redirected

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Air Freight Southern Africa

Avianca and TAAG Angola Airlines Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Air Cargo Connectivity

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

Article:Avianca Airlines and TAAG Angola Airlines have entered a landmark alliance that promises to reshape the air cargo transportation industry through the establishment of a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA). This strategic partnership is set to enhance service capacity, unlock new market opportunities, drive business development, and expand both airlines’ cargo destination networks. The primary aim is to offer preferential terms and competitive rates to customers, capitalizing on the growing global

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Central Africa Road Freight Southern Africa

DRC’s Sudden Visa Policy Change Burdens Cross-Border Hauliers

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Constance Makungu

The abrupt termination of the visa-free agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe has imposed significant financial and operational challenges on cross-border hauliers serving Haut-Katanga Province’s mining sector. Over the past two weeks, transport companies were informed that Zimbabwean truck drivers must now obtain work visas to operate legally within the DRC. Implemented without prior notice by the DRC’s Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), the new

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