Week: 2025 – 24
Luanda Summit 2025 to Showcase Africa’s Shift from Aid to Investment
The 2025 Luanda Summit marks a turning point in Africa’s approach to development finance. Led by AUDA-NEPAD and the African Union, the event calls for co-investment in infrastructure, regional integration, and climate-smart development across the continent.
African Development Bank Concludes Strategic High-Level Mission to Ghana, Identifies Five Key Areas for Transformational Partnership
The African Development Bank concluded a high-level mission to Ghana, identifying five key areas for transformational partnership including transport infrastructure, digital development, domestic capital mobilisation, and support for Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative.
Mauritania Secures Major Funding for Transport Corridor Rehabilitation
Mauritania has secured US$2 billion in funding from the Arab Coordination Group to support national development projects, including the rehabilitation of key transport corridors—Nouakchott–Nouadhibou and Rosso–Boghé—critical to regional trade and connectivity.
Zambia Outlines Key Transport Projects at Central Corridor Ministers’ Meeting
Zambia presented key transport infrastructure projects at the Central Corridor Ministers’ Meeting in Dar es Salaam, detailing road, border, and rail developments aimed at enhancing regional trade and connectivity.
14th Inter-State Council of Ministers Meeting of the Central Corridor Held in Dar es Salaam
The 14th Inter-State Council of Ministers meeting of the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency took place in Dar es Salaam, reaffirming regional collaboration on infrastructure, trade, and transit transport development.
Supports Children with Reduced Mobility on the Occasion of the Day of the African Child
CAMRAIL reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility by supporting 300 children with reduced mobility through ANAHS-CAM, marking the Day of the African Child with a significant donation of school supplies in Douala.
Grindrod CEO to Step Down at End of 2025
Grindrod CEO Xolani Mbambo will step down on 31 December 2025 after 12 years of leadership. His tenure saw Grindrod transform into a streamlined logistics platform in sub-Saharan Africa. A search for his successor is underway.
Zambia to Begin Critical Repairs on Mulobezi Railway in 2025/2026 FY
Zambia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics will rehabilitate critical sections of the Mulobezi Railway by the end of the 2025/2026 financial year. The project aims to restore essential connectivity and is part of broader national rail infrastructure development.
World Bank Supports Senegal with $100 Million in Concessional Financing to Transform Urban Mobility in Dakar and Secondary Cities
The World Bank has approved $100 million in concessional financing to transform urban mobility in Dakar and Senegal’s secondary cities. The project will integrate BRT, TER, and bus networks, enhance traffic management, and support inclusive, climate-resilient transport systems.
Nacala Corridor Important to Zambia’s Export Capabilities
The Nacala Corridor is playing a vital role in boosting Zambia’s export capacity and regional trade integration, with Japan’s support driving infrastructure and industrial development across Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia.
Tanzania Honours AfDB President Adesina with Renaming of Key Infrastructure Asset
Tanzania honours AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina by naming the Dodoma Outer Ring Road after him. The move highlights AfDB’s transformative role in infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway and Msalato International Airport.
Sensonic and Chicago Transit Test Latest Rail Safety and Security Innovation
Sensonic partners with the Chicago Transit Authority to pilot a fibre optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) system that detects trackside intrusions and fallen objects in real-time. The 12-month initiative enhances rail safety, reliability, and operational efficiency using AI-driven monitoring.
World Bank Supports Senegal with $100 Million in Concessional Financing to Transform Urban Mobility in Dakar and Secondary Cities
The World Bank has approved $100 million in concessional financing to support Senegal’s sustainable urban mobility transformation, integrating BRT, regional rail, and professionalised informal transport in Dakar and beyond.
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and SACE provide EUR250 million to Africa Finance Corporation
Africa Finance Corporation has secured a EUR 250 million 10-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, backed by SACE, to support infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa. The funding includes support for the Lobito Railway Corridor connecting Angola, Zambia, and the DRC.
TRC Leads Africa in SGR Railway Construction
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is setting a continental benchmark in sustainable transport through its Standard Gauge Railway and digital modernisation initiatives, reinforcing Tanzania’s leadership in African railway development.
Strategic Vision and Operational Focus: A Conversation with SARA’s New Executive Director Raymond Shoniwa
New SARA Executive Director Raymond Shoniwa discusses his strategic priorities for the Southern African Railways Association, including regional integration, open access readiness, and improving visibility of railway assets across member countries.
Driving Regional Rail Forward: Raymond Shoniwa on the Southern African Railways Association’s Next Steps
Raymond Shoniwa, the new Executive Director of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), shares his priorities for regional rail development, from implementing SARA’s 2023–2027 strategy to boosting market share and improving asset visibility across Southern Africa.
Transnet Engineering’s Hector Zondi on Keeping Locomotives Running
Transnet Engineering’s Hector Zondi discusses the national maintenance strategy supporting South Africa’s freight rail operations, including rolling stock servicing, depot coordination, and innovation in onboard diagnostics.
Inside Transnet Engineering’s Manufacturing Revival
Transnet Engineering is spearheading a manufacturing revival in South Africa’s rail sector by doubling locomotive refurbishment capacity, internalising component repairs, and driving IP-compliant engineering solutions.
New Leadership Announced at SARA Annual Meeting
Southern African Railways Association (SARA) announces new leadership at its 2024 board meeting in Eswatini. Nixon Dlamini appointed President, Chelesile Malele named Vice President. Key priorities include infrastructure, integration, and passenger rail revitalisation.
Mozambique Consults on Railway Access Regulation
Mozambique has held a public consultation on proposed railway access regulation aimed at strengthening rail governance, licensing, investment and corridor efficiency.