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PRASA Update on the General Overhaul Programme Forensic Investigation Progress

PRASA Update on the General Overhaul Programme Forensic Investigation Progress

17 March 2026
SADC, South Africa

Local Manufacturing In Africa

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

3 min

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National Transport Conference Signals Rail-Led Logistics Reform Drive in South Africa

National Transport Conference Signals Rail-Led Logistics Reform Drive in South Africa

17 March 2026
SADC, South Africa

3 min

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Transnet Freight Rail Sets Course for Recovery, Capacity Growth and Industry Collaboration

Transnet Freight Rail Sets Course for Recovery, Capacity Growth and Industry Collaboration

15 March 2026
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

11 min

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Railcars Of New Metro Trains In Egypt’s Largest Urban Transport Upgrade Delivered By MSC

Railcars Of New Metro Trains In Egypt’s Largest Urban Transport Upgrade Delivered By MSC

15 March 2026
North Africa, Egypt

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

2 min

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Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill

Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill

15 March 2026
East Africa, Kenya

Finance & Investment

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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Sub Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness

Sub Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness

15 March 2026

Freight & Logistics

4 min

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Minim Martap Project Development March Update

15 March 2026
Central Africa, Cameroon

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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Lobito Corridor Countries Agree on Action Steps to Cut Costs, Boost Trade and Create Jobs

15 March 2026
SADC, Zambia

Finance & Investment

Freight & Logistics

Policy & Legislation

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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AfDB Backs Upgrade Of Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Rail Corridor To Boost Namibia’s Logistics Hub Ambitions

15 March 2026
SADC, Namibia

Finance & Investment

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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DRC Signs Concession Agreement for Kwala Dry Port Development in Tanzania

DRC Signs Concession Agreement for Kwala Dry Port Development in Tanzania

15 March 2026
East Africa, Tanzania

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Issues Siding Lease RFPs

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager Issues Siding Lease RFPs

12 March 2026
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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Grindrod Delivers Outstanding 2025 Performance Setting New Benchmarks for Growth Safety and Operational Excellence

Grindrod Delivers Outstanding 2025 Performance Setting New Benchmarks for Growth Safety and Operational Excellence

09 March 2026

1 min

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CMB.TECH Namibia Prepares to Launch First Hydrogen-Powered Freight Locomotive in Namibia

CMB.TECH Namibia Prepares to Launch First Hydrogen-Powered Freight Locomotive in Namibia

09 March 2026
SADC, Namibia

Freight & Logistics

Local Manufacturing In Africa

Pit-to-Port

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

2 min

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Gautrain to Continue Operating Under Public-Private Partnership Model Beyond 2026

Gautrain to Continue Operating Under Public-Private Partnership Model Beyond 2026

09 March 2026
SADC, South Africa

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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Zambia Railways Signs $20 Million Deal to Refurbish Six GT 3600HP Locomotives

Zambia Railways Signs $20 Million Deal to Refurbish Six GT 3600HP Locomotives

09 March 2026
SADC, Zambia

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

1 min

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