Grindrod Limited reports resilient financial results for 2024, with R1.0 billion in core headline earnings despite challenging market conditions. Key highlights include record chrome exports, the Richards Bay container terminal contract, and the Matola terminal acquisition. The company is well-positioned for growth in rail and logistics across Africa.
Vesconite Bearings continues to supply low-friction cup liners and flat liners for the Sishen Saldanha heavy-haul railway. Using the proprietary Hilube 10 material, these components reduce friction, minimise wear, and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring long-lasting performance in freight wagon bogie bolsters.
Explore the history and impact of the £5.2 million rail link from Kampala to Kasese, which transformed Western Uganda by enabling the transport of copper and cobalt from Kilembe Mines to Mombasa. Learn about its construction, challenges, and economic significance in East Africa.
Nigeria is exploring strategic partnerships with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to boost investment in its transportation infrastructure. Discussions include rail modernisation, security improvements, electric buses, and funding for key projects like the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway.
GIBB Group appoints Vishaal Lutchman as its new CEO, effective 1 February 2025. With over 27 years of experience in infrastructure leadership, Lutchman aims to drive sustainable growth, expand GIBB’s presence across Africa, and tackle South Africa’s water crisis through innovative solutions.
Prof. Benedict Oramah calls for Africa to fund its own infrastructure, challenging reliance on external financing. With billions needed for railways and transport projects, could this be the turning point for African-led railway investment?
AGL Cameroon and CAMRAIL reaffirm their commitment to innovative and sustainable transport at the Cameroon Economic Forum. Discussions focused on enhancing trade flow efficiency, accelerating digitalisation, and advancing eco-friendly logistics solutions to support economic growth and industrialisation in Cameroon.
Transnet SOC Ltd has commenced wage negotiations with recognised labour unions UNTU and SATAWU, tabling a revised three-year wage offer. The proposal includes salary increases, pension contributions, medical aid subsidies, and housing allowances, ensuring stability for the railway workforce as Transnet navigates operational and financial challenges.
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is constructing a 400-metre track deviation on the Ndola-Sakania railway line due to sinkholes posing risks to infrastructure. The project aims to prevent derailments, ensure operational continuity, and restore safe railway operations while addressing unauthorised settlements within the railway reserve.
Canyon Resources is set to acquire a 9.1% stake in Camrail, strengthening its logistics network for the Minim Martap Bauxite Project. The investment enhances rail infrastructure access, ensuring efficient mine-to-port transport in Cameroon.