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The financial health of Zambia Railways Limited
(ZRL) and the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) has come under renewed scrutiny, with
both entities grappling with persistent losses and operational hurdles
that threaten the reliability and competitiveness of rail transport
across Southern and E… read more
As Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
(AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the government is making bold
moves to ensure seamless transport access to key venues. Central to this
effort is a comprehensive upgrade of the Nairobi Commuter
Rail Service, spearheaded by Kenya Railways, aimed at
transf… read more
Railway connections between
Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and
South Africa’s Limpopo Province have been severely disrupted by recent
flooding, impacting critical rail corridors that also serve Eswatini and
Zimbabwe. The Mozambique Railways Company
(CFM) has suspended train services on both the
… read more
Madagascar has introduced a promising new
passenger train service in its capital,
Antananarivo, aiming to offer residents a
fast, comfortable, and reliable alternative
for daily commuting while addressing the city’s growing traffic
congestion. The 16-kilometre Train Urbain… read more
In
a landmark move set to reshape the continent’s aviation landscape,
work has commenced on Ethiopia’s new mega-airport at
Bishoftu, a project positioned to become a critical hub
for African air travel over the next decade. The facility, located
approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, is strategically
p… read more
The
Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
has officially entered the active implementation phase of its ambitious
revitalisation programme, marking a pivotal moment for regional rail
transport in southern Africa. After a year marked by operational
challenges—including infrastructure limitations and rolling-stock
… read more
The
Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
is set to revive a vital cross-border connection, with passenger train
services between Tanzania and Zambia scheduled to resume on 10 February
2026. This long-awaited move comes after a suspension in June 2024 due
to technical and operational challenges, and marks a signif… read more
Zimbabwe’s
National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has
faced a dramatic decline in freight capacity over the past two decades,
with volumes plummeting from over 12.4 million tons in 1998 to less than
three million tons in recent years—far below its installed capacity of
18 million tons. This downturn has not only impacted … read more
The transformative expansion of Tanzania’s
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) continues to
make headlines, with the Malagarasi
Bridge—a critical component of the Tabora–Kigoma section
(Lot 6)—now reaching an impressive 96 percent
completion. This milestone marks a significant leap
forward … read more
November
marked a pivotal step forward for Egypt’s transport ambitions with the
signing of a landmark 15-year contract to
manage and operate the country’s burgeoning high-speed electric train
network. The agreement, witnessed by Lieutenant General
Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial
… read more
Zambia Railways and TAZARA Face Mounting Losses, Modernisation Plans Signal Hope for Regional Rail
Kenya’s Rail Upgrades Set to Revolutionize Transport for AFCON 2027
Floods Severely Disrupt Rail Links Between Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe
Madagascar Launches Urban Train Service in Antananarivo to Ease Capital’s Congestion
Construction Begins on Bishoftu Mega-Airport and Rail Link, Poised to Transform African Aviation
Zimbabwe’s Rail Ambitions Signal New Era for Bulk Cargo and Regional Trade
Malagarasi Bridge Nears Completion, Boosting SGR Connectivity in Western Tanzania
Egypt’s High-Speed Rail Expansion Ushers in New Era for African Transportation and Tourism
