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Railway News from South Africa

Rebrand Signals Regional Growth: Amsted Reelin Brings Smart Rail Technology to Africa

Rebrand Signals Regional Growth: Amsted Reelin Brings Smart Rail Technology to Africa

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

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

3 min

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The role of Commercial Banks and DFIs in Southern Africa’s Rail Expansion

The role of Commercial Banks and DFIs in Southern Africa’s Rail Expansion

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Finance & Investment

4 min

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Port of Gauteng Initiative: A View from the Road Freight Association (RFA) in the Drive to Achieve an Integrated Logistics Network

Port of Gauteng Initiative: A View from the Road Freight Association (RFA) in the Drive to Achieve an Integrated Logistics Network

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Policy & Legislation

Transport Infrastructure

5 min

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PRASA Group Performance 2024/25: A Defining Year of Growth, Improvements and Turn Around

PRASA Group Performance 2024/25: A Defining Year of Growth, Improvements and Turn Around

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

5 min

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SA Rail Needs Equal Focus on Tracks and Control Rooms

SA Rail Needs Equal Focus on Tracks and Control Rooms

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Safety & Security

Signalling & Communications

5 min

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TNPA Signs Multi-Million Rand Terminal Operator Deal with FFS Tank Terminals

TNPA Signs Multi-Million Rand Terminal Operator Deal with FFS Tank Terminals

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

2 min

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Trans-Kalahari Railway: a Strategic Regional Corridor

Trans-Kalahari Railway: a Strategic Regional Corridor

06 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Finance & Investment

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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Port of Gauteng White Paper Outlines R50 Billion Plan to Transform SA Logistics

Port of Gauteng White Paper Outlines R50 Billion Plan to Transform SA Logistics

06 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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Historic Class 6A Steam Locomotive 473 Ready for Service After Full Restoration

Historic Class 6A Steam Locomotive 473 Ready for Service After Full Restoration

05 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

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

2 min

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Transport Month: Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Urges Collaboration and Education to Fix South Africa’s Failing Logistics System

Transport Month: Supply Chain Industry Body SAPICS Urges Collaboration and Education to Fix South Africa’s Failing Logistics System

05 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

3 min

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Gibela Rail Announces the Appointment of Reggie Boqo as Chief Executive Officer

Gibela Rail Announces the Appointment of Reggie Boqo as Chief Executive Officer

30 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

2 min

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Afreximbank and South African Government Sign Landmark Joint Project Preparation Facility Agreement to Accelerate Infrastructure Development

Afreximbank and South African Government Sign Landmark Joint Project Preparation Facility Agreement to Accelerate Infrastructure Development

29 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Finance & Investment

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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Transnet Freight Rail Expanding Partnerships, Boosts Capacity Plans

29 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

2 min

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Rail Solutions for Critical Minerals: Capacity, Security and Growth

Rail Solutions for Critical Minerals: Capacity, Security and Growth

22 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

2 min

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Critical Minerals and Rail Reform: Barberry’s Anand Moodliar on Unlocking Volume and Investment

Critical Minerals and Rail Reform: Barberry’s Anand Moodliar on Unlocking Volume and Investment

22 September 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

3 min

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