China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for moving copper and other resources from southern Africa to global markets. The deal, officially announced by the Zambian government, marks a significant step in reviving aContinue Reading
Mammoet has signed a support agreement to assist Heerema Marine Contractors in the offshore installation of two massive topsides as part of TenneT’s landmark 2GW Programme in the North Sea. Preparing for Floatover Mammoet’s scope of work includes skidding the topsides from a heavy transport vessel (HTV) onto Heerema’s newlyContinue Reading
The South African Navy hosted crew members of the Russian Navy training ship Smolny during its port call in Cape Town from 5 to 8 August, part of a long-distance training voyage that began in Kronstadt, Russia, in late June. The ship’s itinerary has included stops in Equatorial Guinea, SãoContinue Reading
Tata Motors Limited and Iveco Group N.V. have announced a landmark agreement to combine their commercial vehicle businesses, establishing a powerful global champion in the sector. Iveco Group, a European leader in commercial vehicles and mobility, and Tata Motors, a global automotive powerhouse, will bring together complementary strengths, global reach,Continue Reading
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening regional aviation through expanded cooperation in cargo, training, aircraft maintenance, safety, and innovation. The agreement, signed on July 28 in Dar es Salaam, signals a shift toward collaboration over competition in East Africa’s aviation sector.Continue Reading
In Africa’s fast-evolving mining sector, efficient materials handling is critical to project success—especially in operations with long haul distances, steep gradients, tight curves, or difficult terrain. For EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors, haulage systems can become a major cost-driver, with a direct impact on project viability. At the sameContinue Reading
Mozambique’s national airline questions Dane Kondic’s ability to fully commit to restructuring efforts amid regional board appointment Mozambique’s national carrier, LAM (Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique), has expressed concern following the appointment of its management committee chair, Dane Kondic, to the board of Air Botswana—a rival regional airline. A Dual RoleContinue Reading
Game-changer for mineral logistics in Central and Southern Africa The long-awaited Lobito Corridor rail project—set to reshape how bulk minerals are moved across Africa—has picked up serious momentum, with U.S. backing, European investment, and growing private sector interest. Designed to link the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia,Continue Reading
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, signed a contract with Safran, the world’s second-largest aircraft equipment manufacturer, as part of the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show. The agreement covers the renewal of transport services for three years between Morocco and France, as well as betweenContinue Reading
Despite struggling to operate existing maritime and aviation infrastructure, the South African government is moving forward with plans to establish a new state-owned shipping company. The proposed South African Shipping Company (Sasco) has been in the pipeline since the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy was released in 2017. A pre-draft billContinue Reading
