Week: 2024-21
TransNamib To Review Pricing Strategy To Align With Market Conditions
TransNamib launched the TransEvaRail Pricing Strategy Project to develop a comprehensive pricing strategy aligned with market conditions, supported by GIZ Namibia, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and sustainable business practices.
TNPA Signs Agreement With Mnambithi Terminals for a Liquid Bulk Facility at the Port of Durban
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a Terminal Operator Agreement with Mnambithi Terminals to develop a liquid bulk facility at Durban's Maydon Wharf, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving economic transformation with an R1.3 billion investment.
Uganda Parliament Passes Budget Featuring Strong Investment in Rail Infrastructure
The Uganda Parliament has approved a Shs72.136 trillion budget for FY 2024/2025, focusing on human capital development, infrastructure, and governance. The budget supports strategic projects like the Standard Gauge Railway, metre gauge railway rehabilitation.
Congolese Government Lauds Partnership With African Development Bank, Seeks Enhanced Climate Funding
The Republic of the Congo commends the African Development Bank Group for its crucial support in infrastructure development. Highlights include the road-rail bridge between the two Congos part of the Kinshasa-Ilebo railway project.
Handing-Over Ceremony Of Federal University Of Transportation, Nigeria (Phase 1): Alkali Commends CCECC
The Federal University of Transportation in Daura, Nigeria, built by CCECC and valued at $50 million, was handed over to the government. Minister Alkali praised CCECC's contributions to education, economic growth, and societal development.
Driving East African Rail Connectivity: Insights From Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency’s Zaituni Nakonde
In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, Zaituni Nakonde, Director of Infrastructure Development at CCTTFA, discusses the agency's role in facilitating rail projects in East Africa. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in rail funding, Standard Gauge Railway, and the Central Corridor's impact on regional trade and logistics.
Ministers of Mines and Environment Visit the Nimba Iron Ore Project, Guinea
The Ministers of Mines and Environment of Guinea visited the Nimba Iron Ore Project, emphasising sustainable development and the socio-economic benefits for the region. The project, set to begin Phase 1 in 2024, aligns with international environmental and community standards.
LAPSSET’s Strategic Railway Network To Boost Trade Between Kenya, South Sudan And Ethiopia
Discover how the LAPSSET Corridor aims to boost trade between Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia with a strategic railway network. Senior Valuer Alex Wariithi discusses the project's current status and future potential in a recent Coffee with the Editor interview.
Global Carbon Pricing Revenues Top A Record $100 Billion
In 2023, global carbon pricing revenues reached a record $104 billion, with emissions trading schemes leading the way. Over half of the revenue funds climate and nature programs, according to the World Bank's "State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024" report.