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Central Africa Road Freight

UK Invests £9.1M to Upgrade Nakonde Border Post

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Constance Makungu

Zambia’s aspiration to emerge as a pivotal regional transport and logistics hub received a substantial boost of £9.1 million (approximately $11.3 million USD) from the United Kingdom, aimed at modernizing the Nakonde One Stop border post, a vital conduit for trade between Zambia and neighboring Tanzania. Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, conveyed the government’s enthusiastic endorsement of the project, emphasizing its potential to enhance trade with Tanzania and

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Shipping News Southern Africa

AGL Signs Contract to Manage Walvis Bay Terminal

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

On March 20, 2024, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) inked a deal to oversee operations at the Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal in Namibia, a pivotal moment witnessed by Tony Stenning, Regional Director for South Africa, and Andrew Kanime, CEO of Namport, the National Port Authority of Namibia. This appointment follows Namport’s international call for tenders initiated in January 2023, underscoring local authorities’ trust in AGL’s industrial vision and commitment to

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Air Freight Central Africa Southern Africa

Aviation Partnership Between Mozambique and Angola Sets New Flight Paths

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

Mozambican and Angolan aviation authorities forged a partnership last week aimed at expanding flight destinations to meet growing demand and foster economic development between the two nations. João de Abreu, President of the Mozambique Civil Aviation Institute (IACM), revealed that the memorandum empowers Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM) and Linhas Aéreas de Angola (TAAG) to extend their flight networks beyond Luanda and explore additional provincial capitals. Abreu emphasized reciprocal freedom,

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Ports Shipping News Southern Africa

Angola Ports Association Advocates for Maritime Transport Investment

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

The Angola Ports Association (APANG) advocates for increased investment in maritime transport to address challenges related to internal mobility and competitive pricing. Manuel Nazaré Neto, President of APANG, emphasized the importance of staff training, infrastructure development, and port equipment modernization in enhancing domestic maritime transport. He urged the private sector to prioritize maritime passenger transport, emphasizing its pivotal role in national development. Speaking at the fifth round table on “National

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Air Freight Middle East

Qatar Airways Avoids Australian Lawsuit Over Women’s Invasive Examinations

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

Five Australian women who were strip-searched and invasively examined at Doha airport have failed in their bid to sue Qatar Airways. They and other women were ordered off a flight and checked for whether they had given birth after a baby was found abandoned in an airport bin in 2020. The incident sparked public outrage and it was condemned by several nations. An Australian court found the state-owned airline could

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Central Africa Road Freight

Zambia’s President Pledges Support to Zambian Transport Sector

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Constance Makungu

President Hakainde Hichilema has assured stakeholders in the transport sector of unwavering support from his government, emphasizing priority for Zambian transport owners and drivers in the movement of people and goods. Addressing stakeholders at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, President Hichilema pledged to address all concerns raised during the meeting, acknowledging the pressing issue of road safety amidst the push for a 24-hour economy. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali acknowledged

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Air Freight Central Africa Middle East

Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequency to Luanda

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Constance Makungu

Qatar’s national flag carrier Qatar Airlines is increasing its scheduled flights to Angola’s capital Luanda from one per week to four. The additional flights aim to bolster connectivity between Doha and Luanda, thereby promoting travel and commerce. The airline has also announced the expansion of its flight network with an additional route – to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital Kinshasa. Scheduled routes include a flight departing Doha and

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Air Freight Central Africa East Africa

Ethiopian Airlines Starts Daily Flights to Angola

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Constance Makungu

Ethiopian Airlines has increased the frequency of its flights to Luanda from three times a week to once a day. The move is expected to support intra-African connectivity. Ethiopian Airlines has maintained a presence in Angola for over four decades, initiating its first flight in June 1986. Currently, the airline operates international passenger and cargo services to more than 130 destinations worldwide. Angola’s aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth. In

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Ports Shipping News Southwestern Africa

Namport Enhances Infrastructure for Economic Growth and Hydrocarbon Development in Namibia

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Constance Makungu

Namibia’s ports, strategically positioned to access principal shipping routes, serve as pivotal gateways to the southern African region. Namport, operator of the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, aims to bolster regional integration and cross-border trade through expanding existing facilities and constructing a new deepwater port at Angra Point, CEO Andrew Kanime revealed in an interview with Energy Capital & Power. Namport, a 100%-government-owned commercial enterprise, holds the exclusive mandate

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Ports Shipping News Southeastern Africa

Africa Global Logistics Launches Operations at AGL Lobito Terminal in Angola

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Constance Makungu

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has commenced operations at the AGL Lobito Terminal, a container and multipurpose facility located at Angola’s Port of Lobito. The terminal, secured through an international tender in October 2023, boasts the capacity to handle over one million tons of bulk goods and 100,000 TEU containers annually. Designed to enhance the connectivity of the Lobito Port platform, the AGL Lobito Terminal facilitates the trade of minerals, agricultural

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