Zambia and Angola Sign Landmark Railway Agreement
In a significant milestone for regional integration and economic growth, the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Angola Governments have signed an Intergovernmental Agreement...
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New Trade Route to Walvis Bay Set to Transform Regional Logistics
The Walvis Bay Corridor is seeing a major upsurge in volumes of freight, underpinned by higher mineral production in Zambia’s Copperbelt. The expansion reflects the...
The lube kitchen part 1: classification of lubricants
Condition monitoring specialist company WearCheck has launched a lube kitchen series, created by Steven Lumley, technical manager at the company. In it, she explores the...
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Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes...
Ecobank Zambia Takes Regional Integration a Step Higher with Land-Linked Conference Sponsorship
Ecobank Zambia has gone one step further to show commitment to spearheading the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as it sponsored the eagerly anticipated Land-Linked Conference. The upcoming conference, which is geared towards spearheading intra-African trade and...
Zimbabwe Bans Foreign Investors in the Haulage and Logistics Sector
In a strategic move to bolster economic indigenisation, the Zimbabwean government has officially reserved the haulage and logistics sector exclusively for local citizens. This initiative...
Rangel’s €6 Million Investment in South Africa to Boost Africa’s Growth and Create Jobs
Maia, Portugal-headquartered Rangel Logistics Solutions, a family-owned international logistics company that entered the South African market in 2020, has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Africa...
ZMDA and ZCSA Join Forces to Push for Safe Used Vehicle Imports in Zambia
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the Zambia Motor Dealers Association (ZMDA) have joined forces to make sure that imports of used motor vehicles...
TAZARA Secures $1.4 Billion Deal with China to Revamp Regional Railway
TAZARA, the Tanzanian-Zambia Railway owner, has lured a staggering $1.4 billion investment in the form of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between it and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The landmark agreement will upgrade the...
African Airlines Experience Decline in Cargo Demand but Deliver Passenger Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a year-on-year (y-o-y) decrease in air cargo demand by 5.7% for African carriers in February 2025. This is the first decrease since mid-2023, potentially presenting a strain to the regional cargo industry. Coincidentally, cargo capacity also decreased by 0.6% for the same timeframe as 2024. The global demand...