South Africa invites private sector participation in a major rail and port sector reform. The Road Freight Association and Department for Transport urge stakeholders to explore new opportunities through the recently released Network Statement and Requests for Information.
Afreximbank and ZEP-RE have launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA), a transformative initiative designed to reduce trade barriers and facilitate cross-border trade in Africa. By introducing a streamlined customs guarantee framework, TABA enhances the efficiency of African supply chains while boosting investor confidence and reducing costs.
Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Nigeria are digitalising mining licensing to attract investment and streamline access to Africa’s mineral wealth, set to be showcased at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town.
Plasser & Theurer outlines its long-term commitment to global railway advancement through sustainable hybrid machines, AI-driven maintenance tools, simulator training, and lifecycle services—enhancing rail performance, safety, and efficiency.
Setrag and the Gabonese State have signed Agreement No. 4 to strengthen the partnership and modernise the Transgabonese Railway. The agreement includes upgrading critical infrastructure, increasing freight and passenger capacity, and opening opportunities for new investors.
Camrail and Chadian economic operators have agreed on measures to improve freight transportation along the Douala–N’Djamena corridor. Camrail will deploy new locomotives and handling equipment, with plans to acquire 100 freight wagons as part of its 2025–2029 infrastructure modernisation plan.
The Ghana Railway Development Authority, led by Acting CEO Dr Fredrick Appoh, has conducted an inspection of the Tema-Mpakadan rail line ahead of its mid-April operational launch. The exercise addressed safety concerns and engaged local communities as part of efforts to enhance Ghana’s rail connectivity and infrastructure.
UK Ambassador to Angola, Bharat Joshi, visits Pensana’s Longonjo rare earth project following the announcement of US$268 million in financing. Country Manager Geraldine Tchimbali showcases key developments ahead of main construction, with the project set to create thousands of jobs and play a strategic role in the global clean energy supply chain.
Camrail has concluded the 2023–2024 Young Talent Rail Program, training 39 employees for management roles. The program focused on enhancing railway skills, operational excellence, and managerial impact, with project defences held on 12 March 2025 in Douala.
Preparations for the 4th Land-Linked Zambia Conference, taking place from 10–11 April 2025 at Ciêla Resort in Lusaka, are well underway. With strong regional and international interest, the event will draw 800 delegates, including transport ministers and major stakeholders from the mining, freight, logistics, and aviation sectors.
Alstom has secured a €781 million contract from Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) to supply 18 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains for the Tangier-Marrakech corridor. The project will enhance connectivity and reduce travel time while minimising the carbon footprint.
Eswatini will host its first Investment Conference on 14–15 May 2025 to attract global and regional investors. The event will showcase trade and investment opportunities across key sectors, with a focus on rapid economic transformation.
GPHA has called for the elimination of VAT on transit cargo to enhance Ghana’s port competitiveness, attract more regional trade, and create jobs, aligning with government economic growth initiatives.
Générale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) has secured two contracts worth €200 million to extend Morocco’s high-speed rail from Kenitra to Marrakech and upgrade the existing conventional line between Sidi El Aidi and Marrakech. The projects will enhance Morocco’s transport infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Discover how the Sihamba Sonke Mobility Consortium is placing Black women at the forefront of South Africa’s rail and infrastructure transformation, leading the upgrade of the Gautrain system with inclusive, sustainable solutions.
GPHA has hosted a high-level delegation from Burkina Faso to strengthen bilateral trade relations, boost transit trade, and promote regional cooperation within the Sahel region.
GPHA and GRA have reaffirmed their collaboration to streamline cargo clearance, reduce port delays, and enhance trade facilitation in Ghana—boosting port competitiveness and national revenue.
Registration is now open for the 12th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail, taking place 8–11 July 2025 in Beijing. The event will feature global rail experts, the latest innovations, and Asia’s largest railway exhibition.
Afreximbank and ZEP-RE have launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA), a transformative initiative designed to reduce trade barriers and facilitate cross-border trade in Africa. By introducing a streamlined customs guarantee framework, TABA enhances the efficiency of African supply chains while boosting investor confidence and reducing costs.
The Simandou project, the world’s largest mining and rail infrastructure project, has won Impact Deal of the Year at the IFLR Africa Awards 2025. Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised the Republic of Guinea on legal aspects related to the project’s development, including rail, port, and iron ore transportation.