Secretary Blinken hosts a roundtable on the Lobito Corridor, an ambitious infrastructure project connecting Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to enhance regional connectivity, economic growth, and support for Africa's rail network.
OGCS Guinea SARL is recruiting multiple Project Engineers for the Simandou Iron Ore Project in Guinea. This 12-month fixed-term role offers engineers a chance to impact one of the world’s largest iron ore projects, focusing on infrastructure and development.
Dr. Lubinda Sakanga calls for a shift in African railway development, highlighting the need for policy change, creating a railway ecosystem, and implementing effective economic regulation during the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024.
At the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, African ministers and transport officials called on the African Development Bank to boost support for infrastructure projects, focus on transport corridors, and advance Africa's connectivity and trade integration.
The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc secures a landmark US$100 million financing facility from Afreximbank to boost trade financing, enhance international trade, and support key sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, and energy in Malawi.
InnoTrans 2024 sets new records as the world's leading trade fair for transport technology, showcasing global innovations in railway technology, public transport, infrastructure, and AI-based solutions with 170,000 visitors from 133 countries.
Burundi's Minister of Infrastructure discusses the importance of railway development at the AfDB Transport Forum 2024, highlighting the need for investment and proper financing mechanisms to drive Africa’s shift from road to rail.
Zambia aims to secure long-term funding for the rehabilitation and modernisation of its railway system, enhancing operations from the Copperbelt to Livingstone. The plan includes infrastructure upgrades, improved track speed, and increased cargo capacity.
RITES, an Indian transport and infrastructure company, aligns its projects with the African Union's Agenda 2063, aiming to expand rail connectivity across Africa. The company is pursuing opportunities in countries like Botswana, Mozambique, Mauritius, and more.
The Lobito Corridor roundtable, hosted by Secretary Blinken, advanced efforts to develop transcontinental connectivity from the Atlantic to Indian Oceans, highlighting progress on the Zambia-Lobito rail line and investment commitments for regional growth.
A new World Bank report highlights the urgent need for Zambia to enhance revenue mobilisation and improve fiscal governance. Recommendations include reforms in public investment management, SOEs, and modernising revenue systems to support sustainable economic growth.
Mrs. Mesela Nhlapo, Director of the African Railway Industry Association, calls for a people-focused and Africa-centric approach to railway development, advocating for inclusive investment, unified rail master plans, and increased African content in projects.
Eng. Eric Ntagengerwa of the African Union Commission discusses strategies to boost rail traffic in Africa. He emphasises creating demand, harmonising regulations, and building a unified railway master plan to connect the continent by 2063.
Mr. Vladislav Bystrenko of Mota-Engil Nigeria highlights the transformative impact of railway development on African communities. Discussing projects like the Kano to Maradi railway, he emphasises job creation, economic growth, and infrastructure's ripple effects on local economies.
Dr. Marcelo Blumenfeld of the University of Birmingham highlights the potential of railways to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. He advocates for climate finance, cross-industry collaboration, and long-term perspectives in rail infrastructure investments in Africa.
Discover the insights from the AfDB Transport Forum 2024 on transforming Africa's railway sector. This article explores historical developments, current challenges, ambitious mid-term plans, and the future of rail transport across the continent.
The African Union Commission outlines initiatives to boost Africa's transport connectivity at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, focusing on projects like the African Integrated Railway Network, SAATM, road transport regulation harmonisation, and decarbonising the transport sector.
Dr. Lubinda Sakanga of SARA discusses the need for competitive and customer-centric railways in Africa. He emphasises policy alignment, private sector investment, and transitioning to new operating models to boost the continent's railway sector.
The African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024 emphasised the importance of regional connectivity, climate-resilient infrastructure, and the role of transport in Africa's inclusive growth, highlighting key insights from industry leaders and experts.
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) receives a rating uplift from Moody’s, affirming its A3 rating with a change in outlook from negative to stable. This move highlights AFC’s financial strength and commitment to transformational infrastructure projects across Africa.
Burundi's railway project, supported by the African Development Bank, is set to transform African trade connectivity. Learn about the strategic importance of railways for landlocked nations and the push for sustainable transport solutions across the continent.