Experts from ECA, AUC, and AfDB reviewed the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) framework and ARIA-11 report, highlighting progress and setting future goals to advance intra-African trade, achieve a continental customs union, and promote sustainable development.
PRASA makes significant progress in revitalising South Africa's passenger rail services, with 40 million passengers in 2023/24. Learn about PRASA's investment in rail infrastructure, job creation, and efforts to position South Africa as a train manufacturing hub for Africa.
Thelo Group announces integrated multi-freight, multi-user transport and logistics solutions for Africa, aiming to efficiently move mining commodities, agricultural produce, containers, and bulk liquids. The company focuses on developing interconnected transport corridors to support the AfCFTA's single market and boost intra-African trade.
Discover the latest insights into Ghana's ambitious railway projects with Al-Amin Is-Hak Al-Hassan, Director for Policy and Planning at the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA). Learn about ongoing developments, strategic plans, and future projects aimed at expanding and revitalising Ghana's rail network.
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announces a US$150 million loan to Kamoa Copper, supporting the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the DRC. This investment will increase copper production capacity and build Africa's largest copper smelter, driving mineral beneficiation and economic growth on the continent.
DP World created over 19,000 jobs and generated $13 billion in socio-economic impact across South Africa and Nigeria from 2022 to 2023, according to Accenture. The company's efforts have improved healthcare access, strengthened supply chains, and facilitated trade, fostering long-term economic stability.
Namibia plans to upgrade its railway infrastructure over four years with funding from the African Development Bank and the Namibian government. The project will enhance operational efficiency and safety, benefiting transporters and communities along the railway corridor. Learn more about the Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension and other key developments.
Learn about the Walvis Bay Corridor Group's efforts to align railway projects with corridor development in Namibia. CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua discusses the strategic importance of the Trans Zambezi and Trans Kalahari railway projects, enhancing connectivity and facilitating cargo flow across Southern Africa.
The African Development Bank’s Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) expands its African Cities Program to six new cities, addressing urban development challenges and enhancing sustainability through financial and technical assistance.
Tsodilo Resources Limited, the developer of the Xaudum Iron Formation project in Botswana, emphasizes the importance of the Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension for shipping iron products to Walvis Bay. CEO James Bruchs discusses various rail upgrades crucial for the mining sector and logistics in the region.
Discover the latest updates on the 399km Nkaya-Mchinji railway upgrade in Malawi, part of the government's Rail Strategy and Growth Plan. Learn about the refurbishment efforts by CEAR to enhance efficiency and capacity, connecting the Malawi-Zambia border to the Nacala Logistics Corridor, benefiting the Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project.
Nacala Logistics has made its first coal delivery to Lilongwe, Malawi, following the successful rail reconnection between Balaka and Lilongwe. This new rail link improves connectivity for traders and exporters, reducing transport costs and enhancing access to key trade destinations, including the Port of Nacala and Port of Beira.
The Ethiopian Railways Corporation is leading the charge in pioneering green climate finance for sustainable railway transport projects, aiming to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster economic growth through a comprehensive 5,000 km railway network by 2030.
