Somalia and Tanzania Deepen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Connectivity and Trade Facilitation
Somalia and Tanzania reaffirm bilateral ties, focusing on air transport, trade facilitation, and connectivity to enhance regional integration.
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Minister Creecy Outlines Rail and Logistics Reforms in 2025 Transport Budget Vote
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy details rail and logistics reforms, PRASA progress, and Transnet targets in the 2025 Department of Transport Budget Vote.
UIC Launches Women in Rail in Africa Taskforce with Inaugural Webinar
Join the UIC Women in Rail in Africa Taskforce launch webinar on 16 July 2025. This virtual event will explore strategies to promote gender equality and empower women across the African rail sector, aligned with Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
ARCCLA–Agência Reguladora de Certificação de Carga e Logística de Angola Strengthens Leadership with New Appointments
ARCCLA appoints new managers to key leadership roles in Angola’s logistics sector, reinforcing commitment to innovation and regional service delivery.
Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée Takes Delivery of Rolling Stock
Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée receives new freight and passenger rolling stock to strengthen mining logistics, community transport, and rail infrastructure in Guinea.
Africa’s Connectivity Key to Unlocking Trade Opportunities
Zambia highlights the Lobito Corridor's role in linking African trade routes and boosting regional integration through improved rail and border infrastructure.
CAMRAIL Raises Public Awareness About the Dangers of Disregarding Safety Rules at Level Crossings
CAMRAIL leads a safety campaign in Yaoundé and across Cameroon to raise public awareness about the dangers of ignoring rules at level crossings.
Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments
The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit delivers $2.5B in deals across energy, infrastructure, logistics, and trade—advancing U.S.-Africa partnerships.
Rwanda Records 7.8% GDP Growth in Q1 2025, Driven by Industry and Services
Rwanda's GDP rose 7.8% in Q1 2025, driven by strong industry and service sector growth, despite modest agricultural gains.
Uganda and IsDB Sign $800 Million Framework to Advance Transport, Energy, and SGR Development
Uganda and the Islamic Development Bank have signed an $800 million Country Engagement Framework for 2025–2027 to support infrastructure, health, education, and economic resilience. Key projects include transport upgrades, hospital developments, and support for tourism, digitalisation, and climate action.
SEIFSA Names CEO Designate
SEIFSA announces the appointment of Tafadzwa (Taffie) Chibanguza as CEO designate from 1 July 2025, taking over as CEO in January 2026. This planned leadership transition ensures continuity and strategic direction for South Africa’s metals and engineering industry.
Transport Minister Inaugurates Three New Boards, Emphasises Governance and Oversight
Ghana’s Transport Minister inaugurates new boards for GPHA, GMA, and Metro Mass Transit, stressing strategic oversight and governance protocols.
International: Turntide Technologies Secures Hitachi Order to Power the First Battery Trains Built in the UK
Turntide Technologies to supply next-gen LFP batteries for Hitachi Rail’s first UK-built intercity battery trains, advancing clean rail technology.
Baker Hughes Introduces Innovative Waygate Technologies Robotic Inspection Solution Krautkrämer WheelStar RPS for Rail Industry
Discover how Waygate Technologies’ new Krautkrämer WheelStar RPS delivers fully automated ultrasonic inspection for dismantled train wheels, improving accuracy, reducing costs, and addressing critical rail industry regulations.
Saipem: Awarded a Contract by Sonatrach for the Execution of the Front End Engineering Design for the Phosphate Integrated Project in Algeria
Saipem has secured a FEED contract from Sonatrach for Algeria’s first integrated phosphate and fertiliser production project. The initiative includes mining infrastructure, fertiliser processing units, port upgrades, and railway connections, positioning Algeria as a key player in the global fertiliser market.
International: Net-Zero-Logistics Study – The Crucial Role of Rail Freight for Europe’s Future
Discover how the ‘Net-Zero-Logistics study’ highlights rail freight’s vital role in Europe’s sustainable transport future, projecting major economic and environmental gains through coordinated investment and innovation.