The Northern Corridor anchored by the port of Mombasa in Kenya, and the Central Corridor, anchored by the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, are principal and crucial transport […]
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WBNLDC boosts Namibia’s economy
The opening of the Katima-Sheseke Bridge along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) 11 years ago has enhanced trade between Namibia and Zambia and has increased the role of Namibia […]
Stakeholders assess Trans Kalahari Corridor road network
Stakeholders from Namibia, Botswana and South Africa recently conducted a road safety assessment on the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC). The aim of the road assessment was to provide an overview […]
Harrismith awaits logistics hub
The Harrismith Logistics Hub (HLH) was identified in 2006 as one of five key transport projects to be undertaken by government. Tristan Wiggill checks in on the progress. Harrismith is […]
Road side stations big in East Africa
The Northern Transport Corridor in East Africa, extending from the port of Mombasa in Kenya and serving the hinterland countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) […]
Understanding the evolution of Africa’s trade corridors
Understanding infrastructure development is critical to risk mitigation and the development of an accurate view of the potential success of a business in a specific country or region. Key sectors, […]
Zambia secures $250 million road funding
Funding for a project that will rehabilitate Zambia’s Chinsali-Nakonde Road is to be provided by the African Development Bank. Approximately 210km of road, which forms part of the Trans-Africa Highway/North-South Corridor, […]
Kenya highway project secures funding
Kenya has received a $123 million loan from the African Development Fund following approval from the African Development Bank Group, for the Mombasa-Mariakani Highway upgrade project. The project road is […]
Road upgrade running over a year late
The Nampula to Cuamba road in Mozambique is now set to be completed over a year later than scheduled, despite promises that paving and repair work would be done by […]
Supporting fleet owners in educating driver wellness
A second company, City Couriers, has joined hands with the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and Corridor Empowerment Project (CEP) Fleet Owner Workplace Programme. The aim of the programme is to […]