Côte d’Ivoire Moves to Formalise Its Vast Informal Gold Mining Sector
Côte d'Ivoire joins World Bank and World Gold Council to formalise artisanal gold mining, improve safety, traceability, and curb illicit gold trade.
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Ghana Manganese Company Pursues Public-Private Partnership for Rail Development
Ghana Manganese Company proposes a PPP with government to build a rail line, reducing haulage distance and boosting transport efficiency.
Nigerian Federal Government Supports Light Rail Projects in Kaduna and Kano
The Nigerian Federal Government is backing light rail projects in Kaduna and Kano and advancing major housing and railway developments to boost regional productivity.
UAE-Backed IRH’s Investment Drives Revival of Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines
IRH’s $1.1bn investment has revitalised Mopani Copper Mines, increasing output, creating jobs, and targeting 300,000 tonnes annual copper by 2029.
On Track for Growth – Western Cape Launches Overberg Rail Freight Pilot
The Western Cape launches the Overberg rail freight pilot to shift freight from road to rail, reduce logistics costs, and boost agricultural exports.
Botswana Rail Freight Declines in First Quarter of 2025
Botswana rail freight dropped 24.1% in Q1 2025 to 196,637 tonnes, with revenue of P47.5 million, according to Statistics Botswana’s latest report.
The Institutional Prerequisite for Rail Reform in South Africa: A Credible Regulatory Capacity and Public Interest
Examining why a strong, independent rail regulator is essential to South Africa’s rail reform, investment climate, and economic renewal.
Zambia Underscores Commitment to Regional Corridor Development at South-South Cooperation Meeting in Awaza
Zambia calls for stronger regional integration and investment in transit corridors at the South-South Cooperation Meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Egypt to Establish Seven New Logistic Corridors Linking Production Hubs to Ports, Positioning the Country as a Regional Trade and Transport Centre
Egypt is developing seven logistic corridors to connect production regions with ports, boosting its role as a regional trade and transport centre.
Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Omnicom to Bolster Its Digital Asset Management Business
Hitachi Rail acquires Omnicom from Balfour Beatty to enhance its HMAX digital asset management platform with advanced rail monitoring and AI-enabled maintenance tools.
African Development Bank Provides €120 Million Partial Credit Guarantee to Back Sustainability-Linked Loan for Mota-Engil Africa
The African Development Bank has approved a €120 million partial credit guarantee to support a €170 million sustainability-linked loan for Mota-Engil Africa, marking a significant milestone in private sector infrastructure financing across the continent.
Cabinet Approves Appointment of Khulekelwe Mbonambi as Non-Executive Director to Transnet Board
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Ms Khulekelwe Mbonambi as Non-Executive Director on the Transnet Board, bringing key financial skills to the organisation.
Libya Africa Transit Corridors Committee Approves Scope of Work in Preparation for Consultancy Tender
The Joint High Committee for the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project has approved the scope of work for an upcoming consultancy tender to advance regional connectivity.
Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines Sign 10-Year Agreement to Secure Long-Term Export Capacity
Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines sign a 10-year deal under MECA3 to secure long-term manganese rail and port export capacity from the Northern Cape.
Siemens Mobility: Transforming South Africa’s Open Access Rail with ETCS & Advanced Signalling
Siemens Mobility supports South Africa’s rail reform through ETCS, SICAS S7, and EPC+F funding, enabling open access and infrastructure modernisation.
Siemens Mobility Signalling Unlocking Open Access
Siemens Mobility supports South Africa's open-access rail ambitions with advanced signalling, local integration, and ETCS deployment for safer operations.