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Namibia’s Tourism offerings on showcase at Sanganai/Hlanganani Travel show
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is participating at the ongoing Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Led by the Acting Chi… read more
Successful signing of MoU for the concession of TAZARA
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
Zambia Railways news on the Chipata-Mchinji Railway
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
Investment conference for Tazara
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
Update on Chemin De Fer Congo-Ocean
Pindi Chana reappointed Tanzania’s Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan in a latest cabinet reshuffle, has reassigned Pindi Hazara Chana to head the country’s Natural Resour… read more
TAZARA cooperates with Zambia Railways Ltd to transport 160,000 tons of maize
We are thrilled to announce that the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a significant entity in the regional transportation landscape, has forged a strategic partnership with Zambia Railways Ltd and Calabash Freight Ltd. The primary objective of this alliance is to oversee the transportation of an impressive volu… read more
Tanzania set to introduce the Ritz-Carlton brand
Tanzania is set to make history as the first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand, bolstering its position as one of the premier tourism destinations on the continent, The Citizen reports.
Tanzania to become first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton https://t.co/ZthErvVFqw-- TheCitizenTz (@T… read more
Insights into Uganda Railways Corporation's projects and regional connectivity
At the African Union Commission (AUC) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN) held in May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jesca Bakazibazira, Senior Commercial Officer at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), discussed URC’s railway … read more
Dodoma is now connected to the new electric rail network
The 258.2 km Morogoro to Dodoma standard gauge railway line was officially inaugurated with a ceremony on July 25, and the first electric passenger train service commenced operations on August 1, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan making the inaugural journey.
Earlier, on June 14, the 201.8 km standard gauge railway line f… read more
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