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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
The Federal Government of Nigeria introduced the electronic system of ticketing for the Lagos – Ibadan and Warri – Itakpe train stations on 01 November 2023. The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, launched an electronic ticketing platform to better serve Nigerian citizens as they take train rides from Warri to Itakpe an… read more
Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon Joshua Sacco, took centre stage with a compelling statement at the annual Southern African Railways Association (SARA) event, held on October 25-26, 2023, in Johannesburg. The deputy minister’s speech encapsulated the theme of this year’s conference: “Enhancing railway c… read more
In a progressive virtual meeting on the 31st of October, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) demonstrated unwavering commitment to advancing railway operations. This assembly of esteemed members, chaired by Mr. Stephen Mbewe and co-chaired by Prof. Godius W. Kahyarara, navigated through critical discuss… read more
The first “International Forum on the Financing of Rail Projects in Africa” held from 19 to 20 October 2023 in Diamniadio-Dakar organised by the Senegalese State Railways (CFS) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) and attended by Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal.
The first “International Forum on Financing Rail Pro… read more