China Flags Off $1.4 Billion Revamp Work on Mao-Era African Rail

China Flags Off $1.4 Billion Revamp Work on Mao-Era African Rail

Zambia initiated a $1.4 billion overhaul of a key railway linking the southern African nation’s copper region to a port on the Indian Ocean, in a ceremony that marked the first visit by a Chinese premier to the country in almost three decades.

China to upgrade Zambia’s Tazara Railway in $1.4bn deal

The two countries are due to sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara railway line linking Zambia's mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.

China, Zambia, Tanzania sign $1.4B agreement to modernize 5-decade-old railway line

Revamp to help TAZARA, which connects Zambia to Indian Ocean, raise freight volumes from 100,000 to 2.4 million tons annually - Anadolu Ajansı

China Commits $1.4 Billion To Revamp TAZARA Railway

The TAZARA railway is also viewed as a strategic alternative to the U.S. and EU-supported Lobito Corridor, which runs from Angola through Zambia into the Democratic Republic of Congo. The post China Commits $1.4 Billion To Revamp TAZARA Railway appeared first on StratNews Global.

China Strengthens Trade and Cooperation With Zambia

China’s Premier Li Qiang is on an official visit to Zambia, aiming to boost cooperation in trade, mining, clean energy and industrial development. His arrival marks the first visit by a Chinese premier to Zambia in nearly three decades. Both countries highlighted their long-standing friendship and agreed to explore new areas of economic partnership. China sees Zambia as an important partner in Africa. The visit reflects a strong commitment to ex…