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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued Executive Order No. 136, extending the provisions of Executive Order No. 112 and reaffirming the Government of Liberia’s commitment to the development and enhancement of the country’s rail infrastructure.
This Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, establishes the National Ra… read more
In a pivotal development poised to significantly enhance regional commerce and economic growth, the Honourable Soipan Tuya, Defence Cabinet Secretary, in collaboration with Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, presided over the ceremonial transfer of the MV Uhuru II to the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) at t… read more
During the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, which took place in Abidjan, a central theme of conversation was the status of connectivity across the vast African continent. One of the main speakers was Dieudonné DUKUNDANE, who serves as the Minister of Infrastructure, Equipment, and Social Housing for Burundi. He provided a co… read more
The Zambian government is actively pursuing an accelerated strategy to secure additional grant funding for the comprehensive, long-term refurbishment of its railway system. This system stretches from Chingola, located in the heart of the nation's copper mining region known as the Copperbelt, all the way to Livingstone, a city situa… read more
Dr. Lubinda (Mufalo) Sakanga, acting as a delegate for both the Southern Africa Railway Association and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recently gave an influential speech at the African Development Bank Transport Forum 2024, held in Abidjan. His discourse highlighted the pressing need for a significant change in the strategy … read more
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