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The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority stands
at the threshold of a significant transformation that could reshape how
goods and passengers move between East and Central
Africa. A recently announced concession agreement
represents what leadership describes as a fundamental shift in
addressing the railw… read more
A
landmark agreement between Zambia Railways Limited and
Nacala Logistics promises to transform regional
connectivity by restoring a dormant cross-border rail link that could
significantly reduce transit times for cargo moving between landlocked
Zambia and the east African coastline. The partnership marks a decisive
… read more
Zimbabwe
and Zambia have formalised an ambitious infrastructure
partnership that promises to reshape the transport landscape across
Southern Africa. The two neighbouring nations recently signed a
Memorandum of Understanding for the
construction of a new railway line connecting Lion's Den
in Z… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority is preparing to present unprecedented
investment opportunities at two major gatherings in
Lusaka later this month and in early May. The railway operator will use
these platforms to detail its ambitious capital investment programme and
issue a direct appeal to logistics companies, f… read more
A
transformative cross-border railway connecting Botswana and
Zambia has moved closer to realisation following a Joint
Steering Committee meeting held in Kasane, Botswana on 1 April 2026. The
Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone Rail Project represents a significant
infrastructure initiative that promises to reshape regional … read more
A
landmark gathering of senior government officials has set the stage for
one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments in recent African
history. The transport ministers from Tanzania, Burundi,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently
convened in Kinshasa to advance plans for a modern electric standar… read more
Zambia
Railways Limited has embarked on an ambitious financing
drive aimed at transforming the southern African nation's rail network
into a modern, efficient transport corridor. The state-owned operator
has engaged financial advisory specialists to secure
US\$60 million in fresh capital from
develop… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority has
positioned a new concession partnership at the heart of its strategy to
revitalise one of Africa's most important transport arteries. The
arrangement with China Civil Engineering Construction
Corporation promises to unlock investment, modernise
infrastructure… read more
Namibia's
railway transport emerged as a standout performer within
the country's logistics landscape during 2025, recording impressive
growth that signals renewed momentum for a sector long overshadowed by
road freight dominance. The recovery carries meaningful implications for
tourism operators and travel businesses s… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority has
responded swiftly to severe weather disruptions by launching additional
passenger train services to assist communities cut off by flooding in
southern Tanzania. The intervention demonstrates how rail infrastructure
can provide critical backup when road networks fail, offering l… read more
TAZARA Concession Heralds New Chapter for East-Central Africa's Trade Corridor
Zambia Secures Shortest Rail Route to Indian Ocean Through Nacala Corridor Revival
Zimbabwe and Zambia Seal US\$2 Billion Railway Deal to Transform Regional Trade
Botswana-Zambia Rail Link Advances with Major Tourism Connectivity Implications
Namibia's Railway Sector Posts Strong Recovery as Broader Transport Industry Slows
