AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoads: South Africa’s Parliament is seeking an audit of three SANRAL contracts worth R204.5 million awarded to Moriel Infrastructure Group, after the contractor was removed from an industry register. Rail Reform: Grindrod has run South Africa’s first private freight test train, ahead of a planned 2027 launch. Regional Fuel Links: Dangote has launched a $2.5 billion Namibia project combining fuel storage and pipeline infrastructure, with a distribution network planned across southern Africa. Shipping: DP World has introduced a weekly China–Africa service as it expands its regional network. Logistics Costs: South Africa’s freight bill is forecast to reach R1.156 trillion in 2026, while Nigerian manufacturers say logistics inefficiencies add N3.2 trillion a year to costs. Both countries face pressure to improve freight efficiency and infrastructure.
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