South Africa: Transnet introduces new gantry cranes to boost Cape Town port operations
South Africa’s port capacity received a significant enhancement this week with the official commissioning of nine ...
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Transnet Narrows Losses as Persistent Questions Over Long-Term Viability Remain
South Africa’s state-owned freight rail and ports operator, Transnet, has reported a reduced financial loss for ...
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Singapore and Africa: An Emerging Partnership in Global Trade and Investment
Singapore’s economic rise has long been tied to its role as a global trading hub, yet ...
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East African Community Introduces Unified Customs Bond to Accelerate Intra-Regional Trade
The East African Community (EAC) has formally launched a region-wide customs guarantee mechanism, the EACBond, aimed ...
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Tanzania Launches Electric Freight Trains on Dar–Dodoma SGR Line
The Government of Tanzania has officially launched electric freight services on its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), ...
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DP World Accelerates $3 Billion Infrastructure Drive Across Sub-Saharan Africa
DP World is markedly accelerating its infrastructure expansion throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, with a reinforced commitment to ...
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Africa’s Largest Road Networks: Mapping the Top 20 Infrastructure Leaders in 2025
Road infrastructure is a fundamental pillar of national development, serving not only as a means of ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Exports to the UAE Surge by 10% in January
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed a significant increase in January ...
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Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway: A Catalyst for Enhanced Trade and Logistics
The 752-kilometre electrified Ethiopia-Djibouti railway, constructed by Chinese enterprises, has significantly bolstered Ethiopia’s logistics sector, serving ...
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Steel, Tracks, and Billions: Zimbabwe’s Railway Goldmine Waiting to Be Tapped
Zimbabwe has become Africa’s hottest investment ticket, with agriculture, mining, energy, infrastructure, and tourism all seeing ...
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