Cargo Train Derailment in Mazabuka
A cargo train derailment between Magoye and Mazabuka damaged railway infrastructure and coal wagons, with Zambia Railways confirming vandalism as the cause.
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EGC and Trafigura Ship Copper and Cobalt to Global Markets via the Lobito Atlantic Railway
EGC and Trafigura complete the first copper and cobalt shipment via the Lobito Atlantic Railway, strengthening ethical, traceable supply chains from the DRC to global markets through Angola’s Atlantic corridor.
Sandverhaar-Buchholzbrunn Railway Upgrades Hold Promise for Lüderitz
Upgrades to Namibia’s Sandverhaar-Buchholzbrunn railway line are set to boost Lüderitz port operations, improve export logistics, and unlock regional trade opportunities.
Government Of Liberia And ArcelorMittal Sign Amended Mineral Development Agreement Extending Concession To 2050
Liberia ratifies amended Mineral Development Agreement with ArcelorMittal, extending the concession to 2050 and enabling multi-user rail access.
TRC Ends Subsidy Reliance as Tanzania Advances Transport Reform Agenda
Tanzania Railway Corporation covers operating costs without subsidies as SGR expansion, TAZARA rehabilitation and Dar es Salaam port upgrades advance.
Investing in Skills to Power Rail Recovery
Traxtion CEO James Holley argues rail recovery depends on skills development, accredited training and workforce scalability alongside infrastructure investment.
Africa Finance Corporation Study: Africa Must Rewire US$29.5 Trillion Mineral Endowment Around Industry, Infrastructure and Demand
AFC says Africa’s US$29.5tn mineral endowment needs better data, shared rail and power corridors, and demand-led industrialisation to unlock beneficiation value.
Mozambique North–South Railway Project Expected to be presented in March 2026
Mozambique prepares to present a US$7.2 billion north–south railway project in March 2026, linking 1,500 km and strengthening multimodal resilience.
CFM South Announces Reopening Date for Limpopo Railway Line After Flood Damage
CFM South confirms Limpopo Railway Line will reopen on 17 March 2026 following flood damage repairs to track and bridge infrastructure.
South Africa SONA: Logistics Reform and New Rail Concessions at the Centre of Trade Agenda
SONA 2026 places freight rail reform, port concessions and PPP rail corridors at the centre of South Africa’s export growth and trade strategy.
SNCC Gets 5 New Locomotives From China
SNCC receives five CKD8C4R locomotives from China via Dar es Salaam, boosting rail freight capacity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Botswana Railways Receives 34 Soda Ash Wagons
Botswana Railways receives 34 soda ash wagons from Transnet Engineering, boosting freight capacity, fleet modernisation and bulk commodity transport.
Leading Economic Indicators from Kenya Highlight Rail Revenue and Freight Volumes for SGR and MGR, December 2025
Kenya’s December 2025 indicators show SGR passenger revenue growth, mixed freight trends on SGR and MGR, and higher cargo volumes at Mombasa Port.
SETRAG Hosts World Bank Group VP Risk for Project Monitoring Visit
World Bank Group VP Risk Dennis McLaughlin visits SETRAG to assess risk management on the Transgabonais line, including the PK2–PK17 section.
Botswana Earmarks P3.86bn for Transport, Mmamabula–Lephalale and Kazungula Rail Lines
Botswana allocates P3.86bn to transport in 2026/27, advancing Mmamabula–Lephalale and Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone rail links under the North–South Corridor.
Minim Martap Moves Into Commissioning Phase as Canyon Resources Advances Rail and Port Logistics
Canyon Resources targets February 2026 commissioning at Minim Martap as rail haulage, Port of Douala dredging and logistics investments progress.