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March 12, 2026 | Africa

Zambia Railways signs locomotive upgrade contract

Vendor-financed contract covers the refurbishment of six mainline locomotives.

February 10, 2026 | Main line

Tazara restarts cross-border passenger service

An international passenger service has resumed between Tanzania and Zambia following a gap of 20 months.

November 21, 2025 | Africa

Tazara investment deal signed

China, Zambia and Tanzania sign $US 1.4bn PPP agreement to modernise 1860km line.

November 21, 2025 | Financial

European Union funds upgrades in Zambia

€50m to fund projects including upgrade of Livingstone - Ndola main line.

June 27, 2025 | Africa

Zambia to renovate Livingstone - Mulobezi line

Limited funding forces government to prioritise work on key sections.

April 24, 2025 | Africa

Angola and Zambia renew commitment to Lobito Corridor

The United States has reaffirmed its support for upgrades to existing lines in Angola and for new construction in Zambia.

April 1, 2025 | Financial

Tazara agrees $US 1.4bn PPP deal with China

Money will be invested in upgrading line across Zambia during 30-year concession.

January 13, 2025 | Africa

Africa’s rail potential for 2025 and beyond

A significant number of rail projects across Africa are expected to make progress in 2025. Phillippa Dean presents a comprehensive round-up of the most important.

December 5, 2024 | Africa

Zambia Lobito Rail project to start in 2026

Over $US 1bn of finance has now been secured for the project.

October 4, 2024 | Africa

Zambia Lobito concessions signed

Africa Finance Corporation is set to develop new 800km Angola - Zambia railway.

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