China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for moving copper and other resources from southern Africa to global markets. The deal, officially announced by the Zambian government, marks a significant step in reviving a railway that has long been vital to trade between the two countries. Built in the 1970s with Chinese financing and engineering under the vision of Mao Zedong, the 1,860-kilometre (1,160-mile) Tazara line has historically served as a critical trade artery. Decades of underinvestment and wear, however, have reduced the railway’s capacity and efficiency, slowing the movement of...

The Port of Maputo has achieved unprecedented operational milestones, marking a strong recovery and solidifying its position as a key regional logistics hub. According to Neusa Monjane Saranga, Commercial Director of Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), July volumes exceeded all expectations. The port handled 1,523,041.64 tonnes, breaking the previous record of 1,361,905.71 tonnes set in August 2024 — an 11.8% increase. Rail operations also reached new heights, with 370,523.99 tonnes transported, driven by bulk commodities such as chromium, ferrochrome, phosphate, vanadium, and granite. “A total of 35 trains were received in a single week – an unprecedented achievement,” Saranga noted. On July 20, the port recorded its highest-ever daily throughput of 80,492.76 tonnes. Further records...

China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for...

The Port of Maputo has achieved unprecedented operational milestones, marking a strong recovery and solidifying its position as a key regional logistics hub. According to...