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The governments of Angola and Zambia have recently formalized concession agreements with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This significant step marks the commencement of the construction phase for an extensive 800-kilometer railway link, which will serve as a vital connection between the two African nations.
These com… read more
TransNamib, the national railway company of Namibia, is preparing to undertake an extensive preparatory phase before contemplating locomotive conversions as a crucial part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions in rail operations. This information was shared by James Mnyupe, the leader of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (N… read more
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), a renowned global player in the field of civil engineering, is currently engaged in dynamic discussions to secure a 30-year concession to manage the operations of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway network. The objective of this ambitious project is to breathe new life into the existing infrastr… read more
The Abidjan Metro Line1 project, a pivotal infrastructure development initiative for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, was initially conceptualized in 2010. The construction phase of this ambitious project commenced in 2023. The primary objective of this project is to offer a novel, rapid, and secure mode of transportation for over ha… read more
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is pleased to announce the successful signing of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the concession of TAZARA. This significant event took place on 4th September 2024 during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, and was witnessed by the Heads of S… read more
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, recently officiated the commencement of a significant railway project aimed at linking the southern and northern regions of the state. This ambitious initiative, which spans 365 kilometers, is being developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with Messers Reinho… read more
Emmanuel Hachipuka, the Chairperson of Zambia Railways Limited, has expressed a strong belief in the potential for a public-private partnership (PPP) to be established within the coming year. This partnership is intended to be a key component of the Chipata-Mchinji project. In addition to the railway project, the PPP will al… read more
President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia is set to embark on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China from August 30th to September 7th, 2024. This visit will coincide with his participation in the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing. The summit, themed “Joining Forces to Promote Modernisation… read more
The
Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Tayali, has described
the recently concluded Southern African Railways Association (SARA)
Conference and Exhibition 2024 as a significant milestone for the rail
sector in the Southern African region.
He highlighted the h… read more
Speaking
at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure
and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the
Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), held in May 2024 in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania, Georges Olivier Itoua, the Director General of Chemin
… read more
Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized
TransNamib on a green path
TAZARA concession on it's way
Metro Line will transform urban mobility in Côte d’Ivoire
Inauguration of the Grandlito Railway project
Zambia Railways news on the Chipata-Mchinji Railway
Update on Chemin De Fer Congo-Ocean
