Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Issues Siding Lease RFPs
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager invites bids for three rail siding leases to expand private sector access and strengthen rail logistics across South Africa.
Week: 2026 – 11
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DRC Signs Concession Agreement for Kwala Dry Port Development in Tanzania
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed a concession agreement with Boston Developers Ltd to develop a Congolese dry port at Kwala in Tanzania, strengthening regional trade, customs efficiency and cargo traceability.
AfDB Backs Upgrade Of Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Rail Corridor To Boost Namibia’s Logistics Hub Ambitions
The African Development Bank is supporting Namibia’s plan to upgrade the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi railway corridor to SADC standards, boosting freight capacity and strengthening Namibia’s role as a regional logistics hub.
Lobito Corridor Countries Agree on Action Steps to Cut Costs, Boost Trade and Create Jobs
Angola, the DRC and Zambia agree on coordinated actions to accelerate the Lobito Corridor, reduce transport costs, boost trade and attract investment.
Railcars Of New Metro Trains In Egypt’s Largest Urban Transport Upgrade Delivered By MSC
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has delivered the first shipment of new metro railcars for the Cairo Metro Line 1 modernisation programme, part of Egypt’s largest urban transport upgrade aimed at improving mobility and sustainability.
Sub Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows several Sub Saharan African economies, including Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia, recording some of the world’s fastest improvements in global connectedness.
Minim Martap Project Development March Update
Canyon Resources advances the Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon with mining set to begin soon and first ore shipments targeted for Q3 2026.
Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill
Kenya has passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, creating a new investment vehicle expected to mobilise nearly Ksh 5 trillion for strategic infrastructure including railways, highways, ports and energy systems.
Transnet Freight Rail Sets Course for Recovery, Capacity Growth and Industry Collaboration
Transnet Freight Rail is working to stabilise operations, restore key export corridors and improve asset utilisation as it prepares South Africa’s freight rail network for capacity growth and the introduction of third-party train operators.