Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi highlights mining’s pivotal role in South Africa’s economy and its importance in the transition to a decarbonised, net-zero model. Speaking at the South Africa-European Union Investment Seminar during the Mining Indaba, Godlimpi outlined the country's focus on critical mineral beneficiation and value chain development.
Algeria’s Oued Yser Bridge, one of the world’s tallest railway bridges, enters the final stage of track installation. Spanning 1,890 meters and standing 130 meters high, the bridge is a key feature of the high-speed railway connecting Oran, Sidi Bel Abbès, and Tlemcen.
Line D of the Tunis Réseau Ferroviaire Rapide (RFR) has been inaugurated, cutting travel time between Tunis and Gobâa to 15 minutes. SYSTRA led the project from its inception, contributing to congestion reduction and sustainability in Tunisia’s capital.
Adv. Flory Okandju, Executive Secretary of the Central Corridor, engaged with local stakeholders in Kindu to discuss the Electrified Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. As a key component of the Multinational SGR Project, the initiative aims to enhance regional connectivity between Tanzania, Burundi, and the DRC while promoting sustainable economic development.
IDC Zambia CEO, Mr Cornwell Muleya, has called for urgent railway sector reforms to enhance economic development. Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, he proposed full-scale rehabilitation of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), modernisation to Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) standards, and the establishment of a Railway Fund to finance infrastructure upgrades.
Afreximbank urges Africa to take bold steps in owning its resources to create jobs and build industries that sustain prosperity. At the Mining Indaba 2025, Senior Executive Vice President Denys Denya called for local value addition, regional collaboration, and investment in refining and manufacturing to transform Africa’s mining sector.
The Lobito Corridor Project is key to Zambia’s economic transformation, positioning the country as a hub for EV battery production and assembly. Minister Hon. Frank Tayali highlights its role in boosting mining investment, regional integration, and trade between Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) continues compensation payments for residents affected by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project from Isaka to Mwanza. The initiative ensures rightful beneficiaries receive their entitlements, supporting infrastructure development and economic growth.
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has extended the deadline for slot applications under the Network Statement from 7 February 2025 to 27 February 2025. This follows requests from Train Operating Companies (TOCs) seeking additional time to align their applications with updated capacity allocation and transformation principles.
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has released an updated Annexure 29B – Network Capacity Statement and Addendum to Section 4-10, introducing measures to improve transparency, network efficiency, and equitable access in South Africa’s freight rail sector. These updates align with B-BBEE legislation and the National Rail Policy.
The Dakar TER Phase 2 project is nearing completion, extending Senegal’s regional express train from Diamniadio to Blaise Diagne International Airport. With inspections underway and certification pending, the railway is set to enhance connectivity and efficiency in the region.
Canyon Resources has secured approval from the Government of Cameroon for the location of its Inland Rail Facility (IRF), marking a key milestone in the Minim Martap Bauxite Project. Strategically positioned near Makor Railway Station, the IRF will support efficient bauxite transport and integrate with existing infrastructure.