ROME, Italy – Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure-led development by deepening strategic ties with the European Union and Italy through the transformative Lobito Corridor Project, following a high-level summit in Rome. The summit, focused on Italy’s Mattei Plan and the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, was co-hosted by ItalianContinue Reading
Global airlines are warning of turbulent times ahead as rising trade barriers and geopolitical tensions threaten to derail the aviation sector’s recovery and broader economic growth. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents more than 80% of global air traffic, has cautioned that growing protectionist policies and tariff disputesContinue Reading
Tru-Trac, a leader in conveyor belt tracking solutions, has raised the bar yet again with the successful deployment of its latest Apex Trough Tracker at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)—one of the world’s largest coal export facilities located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Designed with innovation, safety, and performance in mind,Continue Reading
Africa Rail 2025, held on 13–14 May 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, brought together over 5,000 rail professionals, innovators, and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond. The landmark event served as a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing innovation, and forging strategic partnerships to drive the continent’sContinue Reading
Africa’s logistics and supply chain sectors are set to receive a powerful boost as key stakeholders prepare to gather at the inaugural Forwarding and Clearing Skills Summit, an event expected to shape the future of skills development across the continent. Hosted by South Africa’s Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA),Continue Reading
The United States has pledged nearly $6 billion to support the development of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic transport infrastructure project aimed at strengthening trade and connectivity across Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. The announcement, made by the U.S. State Department on Saturday, May 10, 2025,Continue Reading
The Food and Farm for Health initiative is strategically developed in collaboration with the Cool Chain Association (CCA) and the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) have partnered on the Food and Farm for Health project to underscore the economic value and the dual role of air cargo in healthcareContinue Reading
In a significant development for Tronox Mineral Sands, the company has placed a major order with Condra for a powerful 35/12.5-ton crane to be used for mill maintenance at its Namakwa Sands East OFS Project, located 385 kilometers north of Cape Town. In addition to the crane, Tronox has alsoContinue Reading
As Lesotho’s Revenue Services (RSL) prepares to roll out its new Taxpayers’ Identification Number (TIN) system on April 1, concerns are mounting over the country’s digital readiness and the potential impact on cross-border trade. While RSL has granted exemptions for certain exporters, uncertainty remains regarding profit-sharing demands and system integrationContinue Reading
A recent Carte Blanche exposé on Transnet and the Port of Cape Town has faced criticism for failing to address key labour issues, despite capturing footage of concerning worker behavior—such as a port employee appearing more focused on a mobile phone than the job at hand and a crane operatorContinue Reading
