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Engineer Joster Imbuchi on Standards, Interoperability, and the Legal Foundations of Africa’s Railway Future

Engineer Joster Imbuchi on Standards, Interoperability, and the Legal Foundations of Africa’s Railway Future

10 October 2025
West Africa
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
6 min
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Camrail and Camalco Strengthen Their Investments to Support Bauxite Exploitation in Minim-Martap

Camrail and Camalco Strengthen Their Investments to Support Bauxite Exploitation in Minim-Martap

10 October 2025
Central Africa, Cameroon
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
4 min
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CFB, LAR and Partners Launch Rail Safety Week 2025

CFB, LAR and Partners Launch Rail Safety Week 2025

10 October 2025
SADC, Angola
Safety & Security
1 min
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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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Nigeria’s Rail Transport Records Strong Growth in Q1 2025

10 October 2025
West Africa, Nigeria
Freight & Logistics
1 min
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IFC Seeks Consultant for Zambia Lobito Corridor Investment Mapping

10 October 2025
SADC, Zambia
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Sub-Saharan Africa Maintains Resilient Growth but Faces Urgent Jobs Challenge

Sub-Saharan Africa Maintains Resilient Growth but Faces Urgent Jobs Challenge

10 October 2025
SADC
Finance & Investment
2 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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Opportunity: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Lobito Corridor Investment Mapping

10 October 2025
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 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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First Four Locomotives for the Simandou Project Arrive in Guinea

First Four Locomotives for the Simandou Project Arrive in Guinea

06 October 2025
West Africa, Guinea
Freight & Logistics
1 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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Zak Supplies Forged Joggle Fish Plates for Safer Rail Operations

Zak Supplies Forged Joggle Fish Plates for Safer Rail Operations

05 October 2025
SADC
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
1 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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SETRAG Acquires a Second SMD80 Machine

SETRAG Acquires a Second SMD80 Machine

05 October 2025
Central Africa, Gabon
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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ArcelorMittal Liberia Statement on Senate Committee’s Visit and Phase II Expansion Project

05 October 2025
West Africa, Liberia
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Rio Tinto SimFer Updates Progress in the Third Quarter of 2025

Rio Tinto SimFer Updates Progress in the Third Quarter of 2025

05 October 2025
West Africa, Guinea
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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TAA and TRC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Air and Rail Transport Cooperation in the Country

TAA and TRC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Air and Rail Transport Cooperation in the Country

05 October 2025
East Africa, Tanzania
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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1,000th Urbos Tram Rolls Out of CAF Factory

1,000th Urbos Tram Rolls Out of CAF Factory

05 October 2025
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
2 min
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DP World, Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo Sign MoU to Explore Autonomous Magnetic Rail Freight Movement in India

DP World, Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo Sign MoU to Explore Autonomous Magnetic Rail Freight Movement in India

05 October 2025
Freight & Logistics
1 min
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Frauscher to Deliver First Project in South Korea: Partnership for the Daejeon Tram Project

Frauscher to Deliver First Project in South Korea: Partnership for the Daejeon Tram Project

05 October 2025
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 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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