SNIM reports a record 14.226 million tonnes in sales for 2024, driven by production gains, new market entries, and infrastructure expansion, including port upgrades and renewable energy initiatives, despite a revenue dip from lower iron ore prices.
Moody’s has placed most of Transnet’s credit ratings under review for downgrade, citing liquidity strain, debt pressure, and lack of formal government support. The outcome will impact South Africa’s strategic rail infrastructure.
South Africa’s Department of Transport is advancing sector-wide transformation through revised Transport Sector Codes, a new Enterprise and Supplier Development Fund, and targeted initiatives by SANRAL, PRASA, Transnet, and ACSA to promote inclusive growth and black economic participation.
Tanzania has approved a TZS 2.746 trillion transport budget for 2025/2026, prioritising SGR railway development, port upgrades, cargo ship construction, and investments in air, land, and water transport infrastructure.
Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 receives state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes and new cargo equipment to boost container handling ahead of the festive season, as part of a R1.5 billion investment to enhance South Africa’s port efficiency.
Zambia's Ministry of Transport and Logistics meets with a Chinese delegation to advance development plans for the Kapiri Mposhi Dry Port—strategically located at the intersection of the TAZARA and Zambia Railways lines—aimed at boosting trade, regional integration, and economic growth.
Transnet National Ports Authority and Grindrod Eyamakhosi JV have signed a R285 million deal to develop a container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay. This 25-year concession aims to increase container capacity and drive regional economic growth.
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) engages with Nacala Logistics and CFM Mozambique to operationalise the Chipata–Mchinji railway line, enhancing regional trade through direct access to the Port of Nacala and positioning Zambia as a strategic logistics hub.
South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, addressed the 25th Africa Rail Conference, highlighting major reforms, regional integration, and infrastructure investment to drive sustainable rail-led growth across Africa.
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is stabilising operations and investing R3.4 billion in new equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and technology to drive volume growth and market share across South Africa’s freight and logistics sector.
Mauritania’s SNIM is advancing a major railway modernisation project to enhance iron ore transport from Zouerate to Nouadhibou and expand service to El Aouj and Atomai. The USD 512 million project, backed by the EIB, aims to improve rail capacity, safety, and environmental sustainability.
The COMESA Secretariat warns that new US tariffs will significantly reduce trade volumes for eight member states, raising concerns over the future of AGOA, global supply chains, and African economic resilience.