Tanzania’s TIRP-2 procurement plan targets rail rehabilitation, climate resilience, and operational efficiency along the Dar es Salaam–Isaka corridor, including key infrastructure upgrades and transport studies.
Zimbabwe and Zambia sign an MoU to develop the 311 km Lion’s Den–Kafue rail link, aimed at improving regional freight efficiency and strengthening access to the Port of Beira.
Egypt’s West Nile Monorail Project reaches key milestones with full train delivery, advancing civil works, and integration with metro and high-speed rail networks ahead of trial operations.
Nigeria has launched a technical review of a $200 billion integrated rail, gas and power project, including a 4,000 km high-speed rail network linking Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt.
ONCF reports over 5 billion dirhams in revenue, strong passenger and freight growth, and progress on Morocco’s 96 billion dirham rail investment programme.
Zambia calls on US investors to expand investment in the Lobito Corridor, with over US$6 billion committed and major rail, mining, and logistics opportunities emerging.
Zambia launches consultations to shape a new local content strategy focused on industrialisation, value addition and job creation.
Africa Global Logistics launches a new multimodal corridor connecting Abidjan, Bobo-Dioulasso and Bamako, combining rail and road to streamline logistics and support regional trade in West Africa.
South Africa’s Railway Safety Regulator has introduced draft guidelines for the acceptance of new and refurbished rolling stock, supporting safer rail operations, open access, and regional interoperability across SADC.
Transnet’s TRIM issues new siding lease RFPs for nine facilities, expanding private sector access and boosting freight rail efficiency in South Africa.
IDC issues RFP for Coega Automotive Park pre-feasibility study, including rail yard, sidings, and multimodal logistics integration in the Eastern Cape.
Namibia to procure 35,000 tonnes of rail for key railway upgrades as government advances a N$2.07 billion rail infrastructure programme.
Uganda Railways Corporation and the EU strengthen collaboration under the Global Gateway programme to accelerate railway development, financing, and sustainable infrastructure delivery.
Libya launches a Strategic Transport Sector Study with AfDB financing to develop a multimodal roadmap across road, rail, air, maritime, and logistics.
TAZARA presents its $1.4 billion rail revitalisation at Land-Linked Zambia 2026, targeting freight growth, faster transit, and corridor investment across Tanzania, Zambia, and the DRC.