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Zambian President Says Negotiations for TAZARA Concession Concluded
 
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced in parliament that negotiations for the concession agreement on the revitalisation...
 
 
Eskom Enters into a Lease Agreement for Its Historical Steam Locomotives to Preserve Heritage
 
Eskom has finalised the leasing process for its historical steam locomotives following an open tender process that commenced on 18...
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World Bank Group Appoints New Country Manager for the Republic of Congo
 
The World Bank Group appointed Ms Alexandra Célestin on August 18, 2025, as the World Bank Group Country Manager for the Republic...
 
 
EBRD Promotes Sustainable Infrastructure In Egypt Through PPPs
 
Egypt is stepping up efforts to expand sustainable infrastructure with strong private-sector involvement. A new initiative,...
 
 
Liebherr and Transnet Port Terminals Sign 10-Year Partnership Agreement
 
Liebherr and Transnet Port Terminals have entered into a 10-year partnership agreement, further solidifying their commitment to...
 
 
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New Cranes Set to Boost Efficiency at the Cape Town Container Terminal
 
Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has launched nine new rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to optimise operational efficiency and...
 
 
Ethiopian Railways Corporation and COIPA Italia S.P.A. Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement
 
Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) and COIPA Italia S.p.A., an Italian infrastructure and energy company focused on sustainable...
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CAF Secures Contracts for the Modernisation and Maintenance of Cairo Metro Units
 
CAF has secured three contracts with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), the state-owned company responsible for Egypt’s...
 
 
Preliminary Market Consultation for Douala–N’Djamena Corridor Improvement Project
 
The Government of the Republic of Cameroon has announced a preliminary market consultation for the Regional Project for Improving...
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International: Ukraine Opens Its First Railway Line With European Track Width Standard, Boosting the Country’s Integration With the European Union
 
Joint stock company JSC Ukrainian Railways inaugurated the 22 km, 1,435 mm gauge line between Uzhhorod and Chop in western...
 
International: Czech Republic to Advance High-Speed Train Travel with EIB Advisory Support
 
EIB to advise Czech railway infrastructure manager Správa železnic on three major projects, including the rail link to Prague...