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The Southern African Railways Association (SARA) is the association of railway companies in the SADC region.

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Effective 1 June: Tanzania Launches Direct Port-to-Rail Cargo System to Boost Trade Efficiency

#Logistics #Infrastructure #Tanzania #Trade #RailTransport #AfricaBusiness #SupplyChain #EconomicGrowth #SARA #SARARail2026

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Africa Day reminds us of the power of unity, innovation, and collective progress in shaping the continent’s future.

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Drive the future of rail logistics and commercial strategy with Zambia Railways Limited. Applications are now open for the Director Commercial position, a leadership opportunity for visionary and results-driven professionals.

Apply here: https://t.co/MVMZ34D5Fc

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SARA, together with Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), visited Colossal Concrete Products in Brakpan.

Read more about their operations and industrial capability: https://t.co/GDoCNUYblH

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#Workersday #Railworkers #SARA #SARARail2026

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SARA, together with GGDA, Transnet Freight Rail and TRIM, visited Knorr-Bremse in Boksburg focusing on localisation and rail maintenance.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/SX7vDyYmf8

#RailIndustry #Localisation #SkillsDevelopment

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SARA Executive Director Raymond Shoniwa visited Lobito Atlantic Railway in Angola, highlighting progress in rail infrastructure, logistics capacity, and regional trade development.

To read more: https://t.co/mXrbggmdYR

#RailInfrastructure #Logistics #SouthernAfrica #FreightRail

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Zimbabwe–Zambia rail boost

A proposed US$2bn, 311km railway linking Lion’s Den to Kafue could reshape regional trade by cutting up to ~1,000km on key routes and easing pressure on road freight. A major step toward faster, more efficient regional logistics.

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Zambia & Botswana reaffirm commitment to the 430km Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone (MKL) Rail Project 🚆

A key step toward stronger regional connectivity, improved freight movement, and enhanced trade across SADC.

#RailInfrastructure #SADC #Logistics #TradeCorridors #SARARail

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The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Government of the Russian Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the transport sector.

Read more: https://t.co/sbg50v8cOj

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Deputy Minister for Transport Hon. David Kihenzile also commended the government’s continued investment in the transport sector.

Highlighting the expansion of railway infrastructure and acquisition of operational equipment.

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Tanzania Begins Local Assembly of MGR Locomotives

By Fredy Mwanjala,
Head of Public Relations (HPRU)
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC)
March 2026

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The initiative has significantly reduced procurement costs that the government would otherwise have incurred by importing fully assembled locomotives.

It has also created employment opportunities for skilled Tanzanian youth while supporting local suppliers.