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Rail Reform Will Succeed Only When Access Translates into Investment

Rail Reform Will Succeed Only When Access Translates into Investment

04 November 2026
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
Policy & Legislation
6 min
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Namport Expects Rail Investment to Boost Lüderitz Cargo Volumes

Namport Expects Rail Investment to Boost Lüderitz Cargo Volumes

04 November 2026
SADC, Namibia
Freight & Logistics
3 min
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Namibia Completes Procurement of 35,000 Tonnes of Railway Materials

Namibia Completes Procurement of 35,000 Tonnes of Railway Materials

04 November 2026
SADC, Namibia
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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Kaduna–Kano Railway Reaches 90% Completion, Outstanding Land Issues Delay Final Connection

Kaduna–Kano Railway Reaches 90% Completion, Outstanding Land Issues Delay Final Connection

04 November 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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Lagos Blue Line Expansion, Three New Stations to Open by February 2027

Lagos Blue Line Expansion, Three New Stations to Open by February 2027

04 November 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
2 min
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Pensana Continues Equity Talks for Longonjo Rare Earth Mine Beside Lobito Corridor Railway

Pensana Continues Equity Talks for Longonjo Rare Earth Mine Beside Lobito Corridor Railway

04 November 2026
SADC, Angola
Pit-to-Port
4 min
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South Africa’s Logistics Bill Set to Reach Record R1.16 Trillion in 2026, State of Logistics™ 2026 Report

South Africa’s Logistics Bill Set to Reach Record R1.16 Trillion in 2026, State of Logistics™ 2026 Report

04 November 2026
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
5 min
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Unpacking the Opportunities for South Africa's Transport Infrastructure

Unpacking the Opportunities for South Africa's Transport Infrastructure

03 November 2026
SADC, South Africa
Freight & Logistics
5 min
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Railways Africa Q&A With European Union Agency for Railways Executive Director Oana Gherghinescu - Building Interoperability into Africa’s Corridors

Railways Africa Q&A With European Union Agency for Railways Executive Director Oana Gherghinescu - Building Interoperability into Africa’s Corridors

28 October 2026
SADC, South Africa
16 min
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Africa Finance Corporation Selects Preferred EPC Bidders for Zambia Lobito Railway

Africa Finance Corporation Selects Preferred EPC Bidders for Zambia Lobito Railway

28 October 2026
SADC, Zambia
Finance & Investment
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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Extended Closing Date for International Railway Track Materials Procurement Opportunity

28 October 2026
Central Africa, Cameroon
1 min
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TRC Introduces Advanced Train Driving Simulator to Strengthen SGR Training and Safety

TRC Introduces Advanced Train Driving Simulator to Strengthen SGR Training and Safety

28 October 2026
East Africa, Tanzania
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
3 min
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Tanzania Directs TRC, TPA and TASAC to Coordinate International Freight Handling at Bahi and Isaka

Tanzania Directs TRC, TPA and TASAC to Coordinate International Freight Handling at Bahi and Isaka

28 October 2026
East Africa, Tanzania
Freight & Logistics
2 min
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Tanzania Invests TZS 379 Billion in Upgrading the 210 km Kaliua–Mpanda Meter-Gauge Railway

Tanzania Invests TZS 379 Billion in Upgrading the 210 km Kaliua–Mpanda Meter-Gauge Railway

28 October 2026
East Africa, Tanzania
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
2 min
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Caála Railway Branch Line Scheduled for Site Handover on 22 December 2026

Caála Railway Branch Line Scheduled for Site Handover on 22 December 2026

28 October 2026
SADC, Angola
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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