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  • Rail

Rail TAZARA TAZARA traffic volumes surge on back of open access

The arrival of open access freight operations on the state-owned TAZARA Railway will not only boost traffic on the railway but also generate funds for much-needed maintenance, say private operators.

Trains have recently started running the full length of the 1,860km line following the reopening of the Chambeshi River bridge i… read more



  • Flights

Tanzania Air Tanzania Air Tanzania to land in Burundi in Q1 2023

Air Tanzania wants to build a strong intra-African network. As a prelude to its expansion into West Africa, the company is working on establishing air links between Tanzania and all its neighbouring countries.

Air Tanzania continues its African expansion. The Tanzanian state-owned carrier plans to open a direct route toread more


  • Miscellaneous

Ghana Ghana to ban planes older than 20 years from its airspace

Air travellers in Ghana are increasingly complaining about a lack of comfort on some of the planes serving the country. These complaints come on top of recent technical problems on a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300 aircraft flying from the US to Ghana.

Soon, aircraft older than 20 years will no longer be allowed to fly tread more





  • Rail

Rail Tanzania Railways TRC continues to partner with Zambia through rail transport

The President of the Republic of Zambia Hon. Hakainde Hichilema recently visited Tanzania and had the opportunity to visit the construction project of the modern railway - SGR first piece Dar es Salaam - Morogoro at the modern railway station in Dar es Salaam on August 02, 2022.

Speaking on behalf of President Hichilema during the v… read more


  • Flights

Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo DRC inaugurates renovated runway at Kinshasa-Ndolo airport

Built in 1924 and paved in 1942, Ndolo airport is the second hub of the capital Kinshasa. Over the years, the infrastructure for civilian and military use has become decrepit. Faced with numerous complaints from the companies that serve it, the Congolese authorities have made its rehabilitation a priority.

The renovated runway at… read more


  • Rail

Rail TAZARA Support for TAZARA following Chinese Director General visit

A few weeks ago the Chinese Director-General for African Affairs, Mr. Wu Peng, toured TAZARA, taking a train ride from Dar es Salaam to Yombo and into the Port of Dar es Salaam, where the railway facility interfaces with port operations.

Summing up the visit, the Managing Director of TAZARA, Eng. Bruno Chingandu, who accompanied Mr. Wu and… read more


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