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The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), as an entity under the Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT), has been designated by the GDRT as the implementing agent for its Smart Mobility project. This appointment aligns with GDRT’s goal to transform urban mobility in response to Gauteng’s rapidly increasing population.
In line with this role,… read more
The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the Ministry of Transport is contemplating the reinstatement of passenger rail services suspended in March 2020.
The Minister highlighted the inauguration of the Limpopo route by Botswana Railways, with trains extending to Chicualacua… read more
The absence of rail connections to Botswana or Zambia presents a significant obstacle to the competitiveness of Namibian ports. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) asserts that by establishing rail connectivity, Namibian ports can fortify their competitive stance in Southern Africa and enhance the efficiency of the overal… read more
Transport Minister Prof. Makame Mbarawa has witnessed the successful trial of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train, consisting of 14 carriages, by travelling on the train from the Dar es Salaam station to Morogoro on March 18, 2024.
The aim of the Transport Minister’s journey on the SGR train was to inspect the progress of … read more
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
The Gautrain Management Agency seeks service provider for integrated fare management
Botswana continues strategic rail expansion and infrastructure enhancement
Namport Advocates For Rail Connection To Botswana-Zambia
Tanzania Railways Corporation Successful Second Phase Testing of SGR Trains
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
