Colossal Concrete, Southern Africa’s leading manufacturer of precast concrete railway products, continues to innovate for the rail and infrastructure sectors. From replacing timber sleepers with award-winning solutions to supplying Gautrain, Colossal is helping revitalise rail across South Africa and beyond.
Regional transport corridors are driving Africa’s continental integration, supported by major investment from the African Development Bank. From the Trans-Sahara Highway to the Lobito Corridor, rail and road networks are transforming trade and unlocking economic potential across the continent.
The Longonjo rare earth mining project in Angola has secured full financing of US$268 million through a combination of loans and equity, including investments from the Africa Finance Corporation, FSDEA, and ABSA Bank. The project is set to produce 5% of the world’s magnet metal rare earths.
The Northern Corridor Secretariat is driving multimodal transport and infrastructure development across East and Central Africa. Key discussions focused on regional road, rail, and port projects to enhance connectivity, trade, and economic integration.
Canyon Resources has completed the acquisition of a 9.1% stake in Camrail, strengthening its mine-to-port logistics strategy for the Minim Martap Bauxite Project. This investment enhances rail infrastructure access and supports bauxite exports from Cameroon.
DP World has partnered with Mota-Engil to develop the Banana Port, a transformative deep-water port project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The port will enhance trade efficiency, reduce costs, and position the DRC as a key trade hub in Africa.
The King and Queen of the Netherlands toured the Naivasha Inland Container Depot as Kenya Railways marked a milestone with the introduction of Reefer containers for transporting fresh produce by rail. This initiative strengthens Kenya-Netherlands trade and enhances sustainable logistics for perishable exports.
The Federal Ministry of Transportation reaffirms its commitment to the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway, with train services operational between Port Harcourt and Aba and ongoing rehabilitation from Aba to Enugu. The project aims to enhance rail connectivity and economic growth.
ArcelorMittal South Africa provides an update on the Long Steel Business wind-down, with ongoing discussions on funding and strategic alternatives. The company continues to engage with stakeholders, including the government, to explore options for the future of steel production in South Africa.
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is investing USD 1.4 billion in TAZARA to revitalize railway infrastructure and operations under a 30-year concession. This initiative aims to restore efficiency, expand capacity, and strengthen trade between Tanzania and Zambia.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched a national Request for Information (RFI) to attract private sector investment in rail and port freight infrastructure, focusing on key bulk mineral and intermodal corridors. The initiative supports the national Freight Logistics Roadmap and PSP Framework.
Senegal’s Transport Minister, Mr. Yankoba Diémé, has called for optimisation and efficiency improvements in the Regional Express Train (TER) operations. With a focus on operational enhancements, financial sustainability, and network expansion, the government aims to improve railway services and connectivity.
CAF has secured a contract to supply 19 Urbos trams for the expansion of Tours' tram network in France. With advanced catenary-free technology and a focus on intermodal connectivity, the project will enhance urban transport, sustainability, and accessibility.
ARISE IIP has secured a $450 million facility from Afreximbank to develop industrial parks and Special Economic Zones across Africa, supporting industrialisation, trade finance, and economic growth. Learn more about this strategic investment.