Namibia and Botswana expect to complete the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study by March 2026, boosting trade, integration and corridor efficiency.
TRC and TCB have launched the TRC Prepaid Card for SGR passengers, offering an easy, cashless way to buy tickets and make secure payments across Tanzania.
Vale and Wabtec sign agreement to test dual-fuel ethanol-diesel locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway, advancing decarbonisation in rail transport.
The UIC FRMCS Conference 2025 united global railway leaders to advance interoperable, digital and future-ready rail communications systems worldwide.
Grindrod’s United Container Depots opens a new Salt River facility in Cape Town, expanding capacity and improving logistics efficiency for exporters.
Transnet has won the 2025 GIBS Logistics Achiever Gold Award for its transformative e-Tender portal, a fully digital system improving efficiency, governance, and inclusivity in public sector procurement.
Grindrod announces the appointment of Kwazi Mabaso as its new CEO, effective 1 December 2025, succeeding outgoing CEO Xolani Mbambo.
LAMATA celebrates one year of the Lagos Red Line, marking growth, affordability, and expansion in Lagos’ rail transport system.
Transnet Port Terminals achieves record volumes across containers, bulk and automotive sectors, reflecting sustained performance and efficiency gains nationwide.
Transnet Port Terminals reports a 19% increase in citrus export volumes, driven by new equipment, operational excellence, and strong industry collaboration.
Liebherr-Transportation Systems to supply HVAC units for Stadler’s new Intercity DMUs for Saudi Arabia Railways, ensuring reliable comfort in desert conditions.
ISO and ARSO sign the Kigali Agreement to align standards, enhance cooperation, and advance AfCFTA’s vision of seamless trade and industrial growth across Africa.
President El-Sisi meets A.P. Møller-Mærsk Chairman to enhance cooperation on green fuel, logistics, and Suez Canal development projects in Egypt.
A new SPV will manage TAZARA’s freight operations under a US$1.4 billion concession with CCECC, boosting capacity to 5 million tonnes and revitalising the railway.
Africa Finance Corporation expands its membership to 46 countries with the Central African Republic joining to accelerate infrastructure-led development.
Sensonic and Skylark Drones sign MoU at IREE 2025 to integrate fibre optic sensing and autonomous drone systems for enhanced rail monitoring and safety.
Botswana’s rail freight rose 9.3% in Q2 2025 to 214,814 tonnes, generating P53.2 million as trade and local traffic volumes continued to strengthen.
The 2025 PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Report highlights AfCFTA’s vital role, digital transformation, and sustainability as key to Africa’s resilient trade future.
ITAC initiates an investigation into alleged dumping of flat-rolled steel from China, inviting public comment on its preliminary findings within 14 days.