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February 12, 2024 | Africa

China goes head-to-head with US on African rail freight investment

China’s $US 1bn PPP proposal to upgrade Tanzania - Zambia railway comes as the US confirms a $US 250m loan to support upgrades of the Angola - DRC Lobito Corridor.

January 4, 2024 | Africa

Chinese task force conducts Tazara inspection

China to fund and manage revitalisation of Dar es Salaam - Kapiri-Mposhi line.

October 26, 2023 | Infrastructure

Seven signatories for Lobito corridor extension MoU

Backers include the United States, European Union, African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).

September 12, 2023 | Africa

US and EU back Lobito corridor extension from Angola to Zambia

The United States and European Union will support pre-feasibility studies for the project.

October 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

Tazara resumes full passenger services following Chambeshi Bridge repair

The bridge was closed in October 2021 following an accident in May 2021.

August 17, 2022 | Financial

Tazara revenue down in annual financial results

This was caused by the closure of the Chambeshi Bridge in Zambia and washouts in Tanzania.

August 10, 2022 | Africa

A fresh start: Lobito corridor concessionaire targets growth

Angola has appointed a private concessionaire to operate and maintain the 1344km Lobito corridor, a 1067mm-gauge railway which runs from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Atlantic. The move is a key element of the government’s reform agenda to stimulate economic growth and development, as Kevin Smith explains.

August 9, 2022 | Africa

Tanzania and Zambia agree to upgrade Tazara railway

Connection between the two countries will be rebuilt to standard gauge to further economic development.

May 5, 2022 | Infrastructure

Tazara to recommence Zambian services following bridge repair

The Chambeshi River Railway Bridge was damaged in May 2021.

October 28, 2021 | Freight

Two private operators eye access to Tazara

Tazara is in negotiations for the operators to gain access to the 1860km Tanzania - Zambia line.

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