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
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to invest over R1 trillion in infrastructure development—targeting roads, ports, rail, energy, and water systems—over the next three years. Presenting The Presidency Budget Vote for 2025/2026, Ramaphosa emphasized that infrastructure will be the “flywheel of economic growth,” with projects improving service delivery, reducingContinue Reading
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
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
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
Lusaka, Zambia – At the recently concluded Land-Linked Zambia Conference held at Ciela Resort in Lusaka, Zambia and Angola signed two pivotal transport agreements poised to transform the region’s cargo and dry bulk logistics landscape. Central to these agreements is the development of the 830-kilometre Lobito Corridor, a strategic tradeContinue Reading
Transnet’s newly released Network Statement marks a pivotal shift in South Africa’s freight rail strategy, calling on the private sector to take a leading role in revitalising the country’s struggling logistics infrastructure. If executed effectively, this approach could improve operational efficiency and provide a long-overdue economic boost—vital in a countryContinue Reading
Although rail travel across Europe is experiencing a boom—with new routes, rising demand, and fresh competition—South Africans are unlikely to benefit from lower fares anytime soon. Despite the growing supply and increased competition in the European and UK rail markets, prices for South African travellers are expected to remain high—andContinue Reading
The United States has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to investing in the Lobito Corridor, as confirmed by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe during his visit to Huambo on Tuesday. James Story, after meeting with Governor Pereira Alfredo, stated that his three-day visit to LobitoContinue Reading
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed over $1.4 billion to modernizing the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a crucial transport link for Zambia’s copper exports to Tanzania’s largest port. TAZARA serves as a key corridor for transporting copper and cobalt from Central Africa, providing an alternative to South Africa’s congestedContinue Reading
