Namibia’s Railway Fund Proposal Still at Concept Stage
Namibia’s proposed railway fund remains at concept stage, with further analysis needed before implementation, regulation, or wider rail-sector participation can be considered.
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Namibia Imports Railway Materials Worth N$291m in First Four Months of 2026
Namibia imported railway infrastructure materials worth about N$291m between January and April 2026, led by rail, switch blade and crossing piece imports from China.
Windhoek Smart City Plan Puts Commuter Rail at Centre
Windhoek’s 2026–2036 smart city strategy places commuter rail, integrated public transport and sustainable mobility at the centre of Namibia’s capital city development plans.
Kenya Railways Invites Market Engagement for Nairobi Urban Mobility Project
Kenya Railways has invited private sector stakeholders to an early market engagement session for the World Bank-backed Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project.
Africa Finance Corporation Receives 13 Awards for Transactions Spanning Energy, Transport, Industry and Finance
Africa Finance Corporation has received 13 EMEA Finance Awards, including Best Rail Deal for the Kano–Maradi railway project linking Nigeria and Niger.
AFC and Italian Institutions Sign Cooperation Agreements to Support African Infrastructure and Industrial Development
Africa Finance Corporation has signed cooperation agreements with leading Italian institutions to support infrastructure financing, trade corridors and industrial development across Africa.
Export Credit Agencies Urged to Extend Cape Town Discount to Rail Under the Luxembourg Rail Protocol
Export Credit Agencies have been urged to apply risk premium discounts to railway rolling stock finance under the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, following aircraft finance practice under the Cape Town Convention.
Afreximbank Trade and Development Finance Brief Highlights Urgent Need to Strengthen Africa’s Trade and Investment Resilience
Afreximbank’s latest Trade and Development Finance Brief highlights Africa’s exposure to raw material exports, manufactured goods imports, infrastructure gaps and uneven investment flows.
SENTER SA and Bridge Bank Senegal Sign Declaration of Intent to Support Strategic Rail Projects
SENTER SA and Bridge Bank Senegal have signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration on strategic rail projects, station services and mass rail transport development in Senegal.
MCDF Grant Supports Preparation of Alexandria–Abou Qir Metro Line Extension
A USD420,000 MCDF grant will support preparatory work for Egypt’s Alexandria–Abou Qir Metro Line Extension, including technical, E&S and climate resilience assessments.
Senegal Advances TER Extension with Sébikotane Station Launch
Senegal has advanced the Dakar TER extension to Blaise Diagne International Airport, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye testing the Diamniadio-AIBD section and launching Sébikotane station works.
MCDF Grant Supports First Phase of Algeria’s Trans-Saharan Railway Development
A USD630,000 MCDF grant will support technical studies for Algeria’s 495km Central Corridor Railway Project, the first phase of a planned Trans-Saharan Railway.
Transnet Issues RFP for LeaseCo as Rolling Stock Access Moves into Focus
Transnet has issued an RFP to two shortlisted bidders for LeaseCo, its planned rolling stock leasing company supporting South Africa’s rail reform and open access framework.
Mozambique Positions Port and Rail Corridors for Italian Investment
Mozambique has invited Italian companies to invest in port, rail, road and logistics infrastructure, highlighting the Maputo, Beira and Nacala corridors.
Tanzania Railways Morogoro Workshop Revives Five MGR Locomotives
Tanzania Railways Corporation’s Morogoro Workshop has revived five MGR locomotives, supporting local maintenance capacity and improved railway operations.