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Zambia's
strategic location at the heart of Southern Africa has
long suggested enormous potential for the landlocked nation to serve as a
critical connector between regional economies. Recent infrastructure
investments and ongoing rehabilitation projects indicate that this
potential is now being actively pursued, with … read more
A
landmark agreement emerging from South Africa's inaugural
Transport Conference has laid out an ambitious vision
for modernising and integrating transport systems across the southern
African region. The document, known as the Johannesburg
Declaration, represents a collective commitment by
multiple n… read more
Zambia
and Botswana have taken a historic step in regional
integration with the official launch of the Kazungula
Bridge Authority, establishing joint governance over one of Southern
Africa's most strategically important border crossings.
Presidents Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia and Duma Gideon Boko of
Botswana preside… read more
A
tragic incident has struck one of Africa's most celebrated luxury rail
operators. Rovos Rail has confirmed that
one of its trains was involved in a serious accident in Namibia during
the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident claimed the lives of two
crew members, casting a shadow over the renowned tourism compa… read more
A
significant milestone in Angola's transport
infrastructure has been reached with the official start
of construction on a new railway branch that will link the eastern
interior to the country's vital Atlantic coast. The ceremony, attended
by senior government officials, marks the beginning of an ambitious
project se… read more
East
Africa's transport landscape is undergoing a significant transformation
as Tanzania pushes forward with one of its most ambitious
infrastructure projects. The Standard Gauge Railway
connecting Mwanza to Isaka has now achieved 68 per cent
completion, marking a major milestone in the country's quest to become a
re… read more
One
of Southern and East Africa's most historically significant transport
links is back in action. The Tanzania Zambia Railway
Authority, universally known as
TAZARA, has resumed cross-border passenger
train services between the two countries after an eight-month
suspension. The first trains began ru… read more
The
Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken
a decisive step towards transforming urban transport in its sprawling
capital by formalising government backing for the Kinshasa
Integrated Tramway Project. At a meeting held in
Rotterdam on 14 February 2026, the
country's Minist… read more
Kenya's
State Department for Transport is making meaningful
progress towards launching a unified digital payment platform that could
reshape how millions of commuters pay for public transport across the
country's busiest cities. The initiative, known as the
Integrated Automated Fare Collection System
(IAFCS)… read more
A
landmark deal to breathe new life into one of Africa's most important
railway lines is now taking shape, and the financial details are
becoming clearer. The Tanzania–Zambia Railway
Authority, commonly known as
TAZARA, will receive a guaranteed payment
of US\$15 million every year f… read more
Zambia's Transport Upgrades Position Country as Southern Africa's Emerging Logistics Hub
Rovos Rail Train Derails in Namibia, Two Crew Members Lose Their Lives
Angola Breaks Ground on Major Rail Project Connecting Eastern Provinces to Lobito Port
Tanzania's Rail Revolution: Mwanza–Isaka Line Advances Toward 2028 Launch
TAZARA Restarts Cross-Border Rail Between Tanzania and Zambia After Eight Months
Kinshasa Plans Seven Modern Tram Lines With First Route Targeted for Late 2027
Kenya Moves Closer to Cashless Public Transport With New Digital Fare System
