Nacala Logistics is expanding regional rail capacity through the Nacala Corridor, with renewed Mchinji operations, planned Chipata connectivity and investment in wagons, coal capacity and corridor infrastructure.
Traxtion has concluded an $86 million equity capital raise to support its rolling stock investment programme, rail capacity expansion and private-sector participation in South Africa’s freight rail sector.
Botswana and South Africa have identified rail, border post and transport infrastructure projects as High Impact Priorities under the Bi-National Commission framework.
Guinea’s Transport Minister Ousmane Gaoual Diallo met a Canadian economic delegation to discuss investment opportunities across transport infrastructure, logistics corridors, ports, airports, digital systems and skills development.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has appointed Deputy CEO Ainah Dube-Kaguru as Acting Chief Executive Officer following Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa’s decision to step down on medical grounds.
Botswana Railways is pursuing locomotive and wagon recovery, strategic partnerships and regional corridor projects as freight volumes remain below the level needed to cover operating costs.
ITAC has recommended increasing South Africa’s general customs duty on rails from 5% to 10% ad valorem, with a review proposed after three years to assess domestic industry performance.
Transnet has started commissioning a new tippler at the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal as part of a R4 billion infrastructure expansion to support South Africa’s iron ore export capacity.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has acceded to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, strengthening the legal framework for rolling stock finance across Southern and Central Africa.
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has outlined South Africa’s next phase of freight logistics reform, including private rail access, higher rail volume targets and Port of Cape Town investment.
The Government of Cameroon, AGL and CAMALCO have signed an MoU for the development of the Edéa–Kribi–Campo railway line, supporting port-rail integration, mining logistics and regional connectivity.
Canyon Resources has increased its Camrail stake and completed a strategic Port of Douala investment as the Minim Martap Bauxite Project moves towards first production and shipment.
TransNamib has received the findings of an independent investigation into the fatal Rovos Rail derailment near Naute, south of Keetmanshoop, as Namibia works to strengthen railway safety oversight.