By: Africast Limited
The regional movement toward a “Land-Linked” Africa is gaining unstoppable momentum, backed by massive infrastructure investment and world-class technical partnerships. Following the confirmation of six major SADC ports, we are proud to announce that the “Iron Spine” of Southern Africa, TAZARA, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), Botswana Railways, the Southern African Railway Association (SARA), Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), Traxtion, Congo Railways, Transnet, CFM, and many more will be joining the conversation at Land-Linked Zambia 2026.
This year, the dialogue is further strengthened by the participation of global industry leaders like Calabash and Plasser & Theurer, bringing unparalleled private-sector expertise and engineering precision to the table.
Why this matters for our Stakeholders:
- Strategic Nexus: From the Lobito Corridor to the $1.4 billion TAZARA revitalization, Zambia is the central hub where these multi-billion dollar “Physical Highways” meet.
- Modernized Infrastructure & Engineering: With the €50 million (K1.4 billion) EU Grant dedicated to rehabilitating the Livingstone-Ndola line, the focus is on long-term sustainability. The involvement of Plasser & Theurer ensures that Zambia’s tracks are being maintained and upgraded with the world’s most advanced track-tamping and maintenance technology.
- Private Sector Power & Capacity: The entry of Traxtion, Africa’s largest private rail operator, signals a new era of efficiency. Their expertise in locomotive leasing and maintenance complements the $20 million deal to refurbish ZRL’s high-powered GT units, ensuring that mining houses and bulk shippers have access to a reliable, consistent fleet.
When rail, sea, and private enterprise connect, the cost of doing business drops and the SI 7 of 2018 starts to make business sense. At Land-Linked Zambia, you aren’t just hearing about the future of transport; you are meeting the partners who are providing the horsepower and the hardware to make it a reality.
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