The Nigerian Railway Corporation and the Plateau State Government have signed an MoU to restore the historic Jos–Kuru rail corridor, with plans to upgrade from narrow gauge to standard gauge under Nigeria’s national railway modernisation programme.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation suspended the Warri-Itakpe train service for 72 hours following an engine failure on 9 April 2025. NRC evacuated passengers safely and initiated a full technical review to restore operations and ensure future service reliability.
Zambia and Angola have signed a landmark Intergovernmental Agreement to develop the Lobito–Zambia Railway Project. Connecting Chingola to Luacano, the 830km railway forms part of the Lobito Corridor and is set to boost regional trade, logistics, and economic integration across Southern Africa.
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) reports record revenue of over US$1 billion for 2024, driven by strategic infrastructure investments across Africa, including major energy, transport, and natural resources projects.
ECOWAS has awarded Cabo Verde a USD 50,000 grant and technical assistance to develop its 2025–2040 Infrastructure Master Plan, reinforcing regional efforts to improve infrastructure, connectivity, and sustainable development across West Africa.
Stanbic Bank reaffirms its commitment to financing Zambia’s transport and logistics sector at the 2025 Land-Linked Zambia Conference, supporting regional trade, smart corridor development, and calls for one-stop border posts across Africa.
A high-level delegation of Ambassadors, including representatives from the US, EU, and G7 nations, visits Angola's Lobito Corridor to reaffirm international commitment to infrastructure and economic development projects, including the Pensana rare earth mine in Longonjo.
Durban Multipurpose Terminal achieves its highest-ever container volumes for the 2024/2025 financial year, surpassing 200,000 TEUs and demonstrating operational efficiency despite equipment constraints, while supporting Transnet’s broader recovery strategy.
South Africa’s anticipated coal imports from Botswana are expected to drive demand for the Mmamabula–Lephalale Railway. The cross-border rail project will support regional trade, energy security, and freight movement between Botswana and South Africa, with additional economic impact across Southern Africa.
TransNamib has been allocated N$320 million in Namibia’s 2025/26 national budget to address railway infrastructure challenges and support ongoing upgrades. The wider transport sector receives N$2.7 billion, with key projects including the Kranzberg-Otjiwarongo rail line and the cross-border Trans-Zambezi Railway extension.
Knorr-Bremse has secured a major contract to supply braking, coupling, and wiper systems for over 90 Siemens Mobility-built Munich S-Bahn trains. The project supports Knorr-Bremse’s BOOST strategy, focusing on innovation in eco-friendly, modular railway technologies.
The Western Cape Government has welcomed PRASA’s successful trial operations on the Cape Town–Chris Hani rail corridor. The restoration of the Central Line marks a key milestone in reconnecting communities, easing congestion, and driving economic growth through reliable public transport.