Railways Africa NewsXpress: Week 13:2024
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Discover Available Financing Opportunities Under The European Union For Infrastructure Projects In Southern Africa
Our latest Coffee with the Editor features Claudio Bacigalupi , Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Zambia and COMESA, who will be presenting at the upcoming Land-Linked Zambia 2024 event. Scheduled for the 4th and 5th of April 2024 at Ciela Resort in Lusaka, this event is themed “Connecting Zambia and SADC by land to facilitate trade, investments, and ease of movement of goods and people.”
Bacigalupi’s presentation, titled “Available Financing Opportunities Under The European Union,” will explore the ways in which the EU supports infrastructure and development projects in the region and their involvement in Zambia.
In this Coffee with the Editor, we discuss the European Union’s strategic interventions in communication, transportation, and energy infrastructure across the Southern Africa region and the broader continent. highlighting the intrinsic link between economic development and connectivity.
We also touch on Key projects such as the enhancement of the Lobito Corridor railway line, the urgent rehabilitation needs of Zambia Railway and the critical infrastructure projects set to support Zambia’s economic growth and regional connectivity.
Book your seat at the upcoming Land-Linked Zambia 2024 event to find out more about Available Financing Opportunities Under The European Union – and how to access it!
To register as a delegate please visit:?https://www.africastzambia.org/?or call: +260 951596529 or email:?[email protected].
Africa Global Logistics Officially Launches AGL Lobito Terminal
Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a leading provider of logistics and port operations in Africa, has officially inaugurated its subsidiary, AGL Lobito Terminal (ALT), in a ceremony presided over by the Honourable Dr. Ricardo Viegas of Abreu, Minister of Transport of Angola. The event was also attended by AGL President Philippe Labonne and officials from Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Latest Rail Safety Related Regulatory Tools Published By The Railway Safety Regulator
The RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR has released new regulatory tools aimed at enhancing rail safety, including the Safety Management System Determination, the Common Safety Method on Risk Assessment, and the Regulator Interface Agreements Standard.
The Urban And Municipal Development Fund Of The African Development Bank Has Approved An Annual Work Programme To Support 14 New Municipalities And Local Authorities
The Technical Committee of the African Development Bank Group met on 18 March 2024 in Abidjan and approved the new work programme for 2024. The committee, responsible for monitoring the work of the AfDB’s Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF), allocated a total of US$4.5 million to support projects in 14 African municipalities and local authorities.
Amsted Reelin Provides An End-To-End Platform For Fleet Visibility To Railway Operators In Africa
Amsted Reelin, a collaboration between Amsted Rail , a leading US rail company, and South Africa’s Reelin Group , is delivering innovative digital asset tracking and condition-based monitoring solutions from Amsted Digital Solutions (ADS), an affiliate of Amsted Rail to the African rail industry. The End-To-End Platform boosts the efficiency and reliability of rail operations, promoting a more integrated and thoroughly monitored network of rolling stock assets across the continent.
EBRD Approves New Country Strategy For Morocco
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled its 2024-2029 country strategy for Morocco, focusing on enhancing private sector-led economy, promoting social cohesion, and accelerating the green economy transition.
Kalundu Port Upgrades Mark Major Milestone In DRC’s Trade
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), is pleased to announce the completion of the infrastructure upgrades at the Kalundu Port, situated in Uvira, Sud-Kivu Province. This initiative is part of a broader effort to boost regional trade and economic development along the shores of Lake Tanganyika and the Great Lakes Region.
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Transnet Freight Rail Celebrates Best Achievement Of The Year On North Corridor
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), has announced a significant achievement on its North Corridor, marking the most substantial performance in terms of volume for the current financial year in week 53.
Optimum Coal Mine To Begin Exports Through RBCT Once Rail Agreement Is Finalised
Richards Bay Coal Terminal (Pty) Limited (RBCT), Liberty Coal (Pty) Limited/Liberty Coal Terminal (RF) (Pty) Limited, and the business rescue practitioners of Optimum Coal Mine (Pty) Limited (in business rescue) (OCM) and Optimum Coal Terminal (Pty) Limited (in business rescue) (OCT) – have confirmed that an agreement has been reached between them on the terms and conditions on which coal from the Optimum Coal Mine will commence being exported through the RBCT terminal as soon as the necessary rail arrangements with Transnet are finalised.
Join the Premier Gathering at Land-Linked Zambia 2024: A Keystone for SADC's Transport & Logistics Vision
The Ministry of Transport & Logistics in conjunction with the Zambia Development Agency and industry stakeholders invite you to the 3rd Land-Linked Zambia? 2024 Conference and Exhibition. This is a Transport & Logistics Event scheduled for 4th & 5th April 2024 at LICC, Ciela Resort, in Lusaka.
Africa’s Transport & Logistics INDABA is set to take place under the theme “Connecting Zambia and SADC by land to facilitate trade, investments, and ease of movement of goods and people.” - Africast Conferences & Exhibitions
We are happy to announce a preview of some of the African Transport Ministers who have confirmed their attendance at the forthcoming Landlinked Zambia 2024. Some of our distinguished Ministers include (but not limited to):
Upgrades Set For Nakonde Border Post To Boost Zambia-Tanzania Trade
The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania. Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (￡7.1 million) project will improve the flow of goods and people along the Dar es Salaam Corridor, promising to streamline operations and reduce cargo clearance times by more than 100% on both sides of the border. Currently, it takes more than two days to clear cargo trucks crossing the border, leading to significant delays and losses for businesses.
Richards Bay Multipurpose Terminal Takes Delivery Of Cargo Handling Equipment
The Richards Bay Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has taken delivery of new cargo handling equipment, aiding the loading of export coal, magnetite, chrome and pig iron aboard calling Cape-sized vessels.
Parliamentary Investment Committee Satisfied With The Start Of Tanzania Railways Corporation SGR Operations
The Tanzania Railways Corporation – TRC welcomed a delegation from the Parliamentary Permanent Committee on Public Investments – PIC for an inspection tour of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) construction project from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro on March 27, 2024.
Investing in Africa's Railways for Sustainable Development
The SARA Rail - Southern African Railways Association is pleased to announce the forthcoming annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 20-23 August 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. This year’s event, themed “Boosting Continental Trade via Rail: Investments in African Railways for the Sustainable Development of the Continent,” aims to spotlight the critical role of railways in driving economic growth, enhancing trade, and promoting sustainable development across Africa.
Human rights activist at Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
6 个月Our railway lines some are still closed and some still under renovation and some are damaged and we know our economy almost lied in our railways lines so its important for our routes to be opened especially the ones our government already done with renovations .