Logistics

DHL opens two new facilities, invests US$38.14mn in South Africa

Logistics and transportation major DHL has launched two new facilities in Plumbago, located close to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa

South African mining company to test underground train fuelled by natural gas

South African exploration company Molopo South Africa and mining group Sibanye Gold will test an underground train designed to run on biogenic gas in South Africa

China’s Exim Bank to provide US$600mn for infrastructure projects in Nigeria

Nigeria has signed agreements for US$600mn with China’s Exim Bank for the Abuja Light Rail and the Galaxy Backbone ICT infrastructure projects

Cargolux increases cargo rates to Africa

Luxembourg-based cargo airline Cargolux has decided to increase cargo rates to Africa in an attempt to offset costs incurred to contain the spread of the Ebola virus

Omani firm to develop US$700mn dry port in Cote d’Ivoire

Omani contracting firm Hasan Juma Backer & Contracting (HJB) is investing US$700mn to build a dry port in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa

Bridgestone to acquire OTRACO OTR Tyre Management Solutions

The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

AFC partners with AD Ports to help develop advanced trade hubs across the continent

The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)

Volvo helps South African customers go electric with launch of new trucks

Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)

Kocho expands into South Africa

The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Afreximbank and Thelo DB sign MoU for railway development

The signing took place at Metito’s offices in Dubai. (Image source: Metito)

Large scale water projects for Morocco unveiled at COP28

According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Africa’s potential as a leading supplier of high-quality carbon credits

Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)