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Tanzania and Zambia Launch Major TAZARA Railway Rehabilitation to Boost Regional Trade
The TAZARA railway rehabilitation was officially launched during a ceremony in Lusaka marking the commencement of major upgrade works. The launch is expected to improve trade flows, transport efficiency, and economic links between Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Southern African countries.
Tanzania-Zambia 400kV Power Line 58% Completed
The Tanzania-Zambia power transmission project has reached 58% completion in Tanzania. The 400kV project includes 616 km of transmission lines and substations in Iringa, Mbeya, and Rukwa. It aims to connect Tanzania to Zambia and the Southern African Power Pool, enhancing regional power trade and supply reliability.
Tanzania Set to Export Electricity to Zambia via Interconnector by 2026
Following Zambia's launch of USD 292M financing for its section, Tanzania anticipates exporting electricity via the new 400kV interconnector by 2026. This marks a significant step in regional power trade between East and Southern Africa.
TAZARA Railway to Receive USD 1.4 Billion Investment From China for Revitalization
TAZARA Railway will receive over USD 1.4 billion from China to revitalize its infrastructure and operations under a 30-year concession. The funds will be used for railway track rehabilitation, new locomotives, and wagons to boost capacity.
TAZA Electricity Transmission Project Nears Completion: Connecting Iringa, Sumbawanga, and Zambia
The Ministry of Energy of Tanzania has announced that the TAZA electricity transmission project, which aims to connect the Rukwa Region to the national grid and strengthen energy links with Zambia, is nearing completion. The Kisada power station in Iringa, a key part of the project, is almost finished.
Zambia Airways Launches New Services to Dar es Salaam and Nairobi
Zambia Airways, the National Airline of the Republic of Zambia, recently announced the launch of new three-weekly passenger…
Tanzania and Zambia Discuss New USD 2.5 Billion Oil Pipeline
Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, recently held a meeting with the Minister…
Tanzania-Zambia Crude Oil Pipeline Seek USD 400 Million for Upgrade
Tazama, the 1,710 km (1,063 mi) long crude oil pipeline from the port of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, to the…
Tanzania and Zambia Launch One-Stop Border Post
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli and Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu recently launched the Tunduma One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) located…
Air Tanzania Introduce New Flights To Zimbabwe and Zambia
Tanzania’s national air carrier Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has recently introduced new direct flights from Dar es…