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- BLSA Tracker Highlights Logistics Lag as Institutional Resistance Hinders Private Sector Integration
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso reported that while national government reforms are largely positive, the logistics sector has regressed due to missed rail deadlin...
- Kumba Iron Ore Confirms Export Stability to Europe and Asia Amid Middle East Conflict
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala has confirmed that export routes to major global markets remain unaffected by maritime disruptions in the Middle East. Despite a 2% dip in quarter...
- Transnet National Ports Authority secures one billion rand private investment for Durban port modernization projects
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Transnet National Ports Authority has progressed major concession agreements with two private operators to upgrade the Maydon Wharf precinct at the Port of Durban. These transa...
- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Proposes New National Rail Bill to Codify Private Sector Participation and Market Reforms
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Transport is preparing a National Rail Bill for the 2026/27 financial year to legislatively anchor current reforms opening South Africa's rail network to private...
- Transnet Projects 168 Million Ton Rail Volume for 2025/26 as Structural Reforms Target 250 Million Ton National Milestone by 2030
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips reported a recovery in rail volumes to 168 million tons for the current financial year, marking an upward trend following a period of steep decline....
- South Africa Infrastructure Summit Highlights Critical Funding Gaps in National Rail and Water Systems Stabilization
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Africa
The 2026 Cesa Infrastructure Indaba concluded with urgent calls for integrated planning to address deteriorating rail assets and failing wastewater treatment facilities. Industry l...
- South African Finance Ministry Urges Institutional Investors to Bridge R4-Trillion Infrastructure Funding Gap
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Africa
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. David Masondo and Prescient Investment Management CEO Cheree Dyers have called for an alignment of policy and private capital to revitalize South Africa...
- Vopak and Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Sign Strategic Agreement to Mitigate Looming Natural Gas Supply Cliff
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Africa
Vopak South Africa and Transnet Pipelines have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone to develop critical liquefied natural gas impo...
- President Ramaphosa Proposes Permanent Transport Council to Mirror Energy Sector Success and Accelerate Logistics Reform
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of a permanent cross-sector transport council to synchronize operations across land, air, and sea modes. Speaking at the Natio...
- New Container User Forum Launches to Unify Logistics Stakeholders Amid South Africa’s Critical Transport Reforms
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Africa
The Container User Forum has been established as a non-profit entity to harmonize interests across South Africa's shipping and freight sectors. Led by industry veterans, the organi...