The original line was built to reduce Zambia’s reliance on routes through the then Rhodesia and South Africa.
This revitalisation has been bolstered by improved ratings from global institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Significant achievements include a 21% increase in intra-SADC trade to gross domestic product in 2023.
The meeting of heads of state will focus on progress made regarding regional integration and peace and security issues.
The project involves the construction of a deep-water port over 13 000 hectares and of a 1200 kilometre-long railway line.
The extension could significantly contribute to the further diversification of African economies.
The development of an OSBP between Namibia and Botswana was an exciting development for the region.
Investment in clean energy offers positive highlight.
Bilateral talks between the countries’ presidents this week focused on trade and the economy.
The event is making strides in growing trade in trucks, buses and commercial vehicles on the continent.
Afreximbank report reveals large untapped potential in intra-African trade.
This increase in digital bookings is credited to the rising use of eBooking platforms.
