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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is exploring a shift from diesel to LNG-CNG for its locomotives, driven by the goal of adopting more sustainable and cost-effective energy sources. This move comes in response to the high costs associated with diesel and the recent removal of fuel subsidies.
A technical evaluation of transition… read more
The proposed development of the Gobabis Dry Port in Namibia, intended to facilitate transshipment along the planned Trans Kalahari Corridor rail, is projected to reduce Botswana’s transportation costs via Namibia’s Walvis Bay port by 30%, according to Derick Mokgatle, the acting Managing Director of Sea Rail (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd.
Mokgatle … read more
With the recent call for consultants to explore the mobilisation of financial resources necessary for the implementation of the Union’s railway projects within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region, two key projects are poised to make significant strides forward.
Particular emphasis will be placed on, ye… read more
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has written off legacy tax liabilities owed by the state railway company, TransNamib, 2024/2025 budget documents revealed.
The liabilities include Pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) worth N$141 million, Value Added Tax (VAT) totalling N$161 million, and import VAT amounting to N$19 million, resultin… read more
The advancement of Africa’s inaugural dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel locomotives is currently in the feasibility and conceptualisation phase, according to Konrad Boshoff, the CEO of Hyphen Technical.
The consortium spearheading this initiative, led by the hydrogen application development company Hyphen Technical, includes TransNamib Holdings Li… read more
Zambia Railways Limited has recommenced its train operations between Livingstone in the Southern Province and Mulobezi in the Western Province. The service, suspended in May due to the unsafe condition of Bombwe Bridge, resumed on November 14 following successful repairs funded by the government.
Engineer Fred Mwila, the Acti… read more
Twelve companies, including China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and NGE Contracting of France, have expressed their interest in financing the feasibility study and development of the proposed Trans Kalahari Railway Line between Botswana and Namibia.
This was stated by the Trans-Kalahari Railway Project (TKR) Proj… read more
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has cleared a huge debt running into billions of United States Dollars owed to its pension fund, which accrued over many years. NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Manager Mr Andrew Kunambura said the company had paid off all outstanding arrears due to the NRZ Contributory Pension Fund.… read more
At the recent Southern African Railways Association (SARA) Conference and Exhibition, Tshepo Kgobe, Chief Operating Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency, provided valuable insights as a panellist during the CEO’s Think Tank session, sponsored by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Kgobe discussed the agency’s ambitious… read more
Africa’s significant road infrastructure deficit creates increased production and transaction costs that must be addressed to scale opportunities envisaged under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, a new report has found.
The report, called Cross-Border Road Corridors Expanding Market Access in Africa and Nurturing Contin… read more
Nigerian Railway Corporation Explores Shift from Diesel to LNG-CNG for Locomotive Power
Dry Port to reduce Botswana’s Trans Kalahari Rail costs
Connecting West Africa: Major Railway Projects Set To Transform Regional Transport
Transnamib’s tax liabilities written off
Zambia Railways resumes Mulobezi train service
National Railways af Zimbabwe successfully settles longstanding pension fund arrears
Gautrain's vision outlined at SARA conference
