Raymond Shoniwa has been appointed Executive Director of the Southern African Railway Association (SARA), bringing over two decades of rail industry leadership and regional operational experience to the role.
The National Department of Transport has extended the deadline for its Request for Information on private sector participation in South Africa’s rail and port infrastructure projects, inviting industry stakeholders to submit responses by 30 May 2025.
Zambia Railways Limited strengthens cross-border railway cooperation following high-level meetings in Dar es Salaam with TAZARA, MCCL, and Zamcargo, aiming to improve regional connectivity and service delivery along the Dar es Salaam Corridor.
Following the cancellation of a N$1.7 billion locomotive procurement deal, TransNamib will draft new timelines as Namibia’s government seeks to reopen the bidding process to multiple suppliers and mitigate supply risks.
This article explores Africa’s evolving railway regulatory frameworks—from concessions to open access—and their potential to improve competitiveness, freight efficiency, and balance of payments through smarter infrastructure and operational models.
South Africa launches Phase II of Operation Vulindlela, deepening structural reform in freight rail, energy, water, local government, and digital infrastructure to support inclusive economic growth and improved service delivery.
Namibia’s TransNamib moved just 12% of national freight over three years, prompting renewed investment in rail infrastructure, including budget allocations for upgrades, new station developments, and the ongoing Northern Railway Line Extension Project.
The South African government has introduced the 2025 Block Exemption for Ports, Rail and Key Feeder Road Corridors, enabling greater collaboration among companies to address transport and logistics inefficiencies while complying with sector laws and supporting inclusive economic growth.
ScotRail and Clarus Networks have launched the world's first rail-certified Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity project, delivering high-speed, resilient internet access to remote UK rail corridors and setting a new global benchmark for digital rail infrastructure.