Week: 2024-25
Lobito Atlantic Railway Orders New Container Wagons To Transport Goods Via The Lobito Corridor
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) orders 275 new container wagons from Galison Manufacturing to enhance the Lobito Corridor's capacity for transporting cobalt, copper, and goods. Learn more about this significant investment and its impact on railway operations.
President of Guinea-Bissau Visits TRC to Observe SGR Railway Activities
The President of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embaló, visited the Tanzania Railways Corporation to observe the progress of the Standard Gauge Railway construction, marking a significant moment in African railway development and international cooperation.
Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Announces New Leadership at Annual Board Meeting
The Southern African Railways Association (SARA) announces new leadership at its annual board meeting in Cape Town. PRASA CEO Hishaam Emeran is elected as the new President, with Nixon Dlamini of Eswatini Railways as Vice President. The meeting focused on strategic planning and the advancement of the SADC Regional Railway Development Agenda.
TNPA Appoints Grindrod SA as the Preferred Bidder for Port of Richards Bay Container Handling Facility
Transnet National Ports Authority appoints Grindrod South Africa as the Preferred Bidder for developing and operating a new container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay. This project will boost container handling capacity, drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance logistics efficiency in the region.
G-7 Leaders Reaffirm Support For Billion-Dollar Infrastructure Programme For Africa
G-7 leaders reaffirm their support for multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across Africa, aiming to realise the continent’s economic potential and transformation. Key initiatives include the Lobito Corridor, Ethiopia-Nairobi-Mombasa transport corridor, and the central rail corridor linking Tanzania, DRC, and Burundi.
Botswana’s SeaRail Increasing Capacity at Walvis Bay
Discover how SeaRail is boosting capacity at the Botswana Dry Port in Walvis Bay. With a 15% increase in TEU handling and plans for expansion, SeaRail is enhancing trade and logistics across Southern Africa.
More Talk on Revitalising Zimbabwe’s Railway Network
Discover the latest developments and future plans for Zimbabwe's railway network. The Ministry of Transport outlines efforts to revitalise and modernise the rail system, enhancing connectivity, supporting the mining sector, and ensuring safe, reliable transport for citizens.
SADC To Develop Railway Master Plan, Alongside Investment Programme
Discover how the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to transform regional railway infrastructure with its Railway Master Plan and investment programme, aiming to reduce transportation costs and promote industrialisation across member states.
Railway Infrastructure Development in Uganda: A Key to Economic Transformation
Explore Uganda's ambitious railway infrastructure development plans for 2024/2025 as outlined by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. Learn about key projects, economic impacts, and the government's commitment to enhancing transport and reducing costs.