Afreximbank Academy launches a capacity development programme in collaboration with the American University in Cairo and the AfCFTA Secretariat. The training, scheduled from 9 to 13 September 2024, aims to empower African corporates to leverage the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Discover how Voith's e-coupler sets new benchmarks for freight transportation in Europe, ensuring reliable power supply and data transmission across digital freight trains. Approved by FP5-TRANS4M-R and EDDP, it marks a milestone in rail freight standardisation.
The Railway Safety Regulator announces the opening of nominations for the inaugural National Rail Industry Awards. Celebrating 21 years of promoting rail safety, the awards will honour outstanding achievements in the rail industry. Learn more about the nomination process and categories.
The African Development Bank's workshop on the African Ports Connectivity Portal Project concluded successfully, focusing on enhancing port efficiency and data collection across Africa. Key stakeholders discussed strategies to improve connectivity and logistics, supported by a $2 million MCDF grant.
Minister Barbara Creecy outlines her vision to revitalise South Africa's transport sector in her Budget Vote speech. Addressing challenges and opportunities, the Minister emphasises the importance of an efficient transport system in driving socio-economic development.
The African Development Bank Group has approved a R18.85 billion corporate loan to Transnet for its recovery and growth plans. This 25-year loan will facilitate the first phase of Transnet’s five-year capital investment plan aimed at improving rail and port infrastructure in South Africa.
The Ministry of Transport of Egypt and the Egyptian National Railways have amended the EOI for consulting services to modernise the signalling system under the Cairo-Alexandria Trade Logistics Development Project, financed by the World Bank.
Gabon and SETRAG have committed to Phase Two of the railway upgrade project, focusing on renewing the Alembé-Ndjolé-Lopé and Milolé-Franceville sections with bi-block concrete sleepers and 60 kg rails, enhancing rail transport across the country.
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium marks the beginning of port operations with the arrival of its first vessel at the Port of Lobito mineral terminal. This milestone highlights the strategic importance of the Lobito corridor in regional economic development.
Discover Siemens MRX's innovative broken rail detection system for African railways, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by detecting rail breaks with millimetre precision and reducing operational disruptions.
Discover the African Development Bank's Country Strategy Paper for Burundi, focusing on enhancing transport infrastructure and boosting regional trade through significant investments in railway and road projects from 2024 to 2029.
Discover how the "Women in Rail in Africa" webinar, hosted by UIC Africa, is paving the way for increased gender equality in the African rail sector. Learn about initiatives and best practices aimed at empowering women as employees and passengers, in alignment with UN SDGs and African Union's Agenda 2063.