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Business / Economics

Namibia-Botswana Rail Project on Track

Namibia and Botswana are advancing the Trans-Kalahari Railway connecting Botswana’s inland network to Walvis Bay port. Feasibility studies are being finalised, investors identified, and joint oversight ensures the project stays on schedule, with Transport ministers urging faster progress. Julius Ngweda, the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the update.     

today16 December, 2025

Namibia

Construction Industries Federation to host forum at Lüderitz

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF), in partnership with various stakeholders, has announced that it will host the Infrastructure Development Forum in Lüderitz from 14 to 16 October 2025. The three-day event, which will be held at the Old Power Station Conference Centre, aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and community representatives to discuss Namibia’s infrastructure challenges and opportunities. CIF Chief Executive Officer, Bärbel Kirchner, said the […]

today1 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Hangala backs Air Namibia revival as government invests N$20 million in feasibility study

The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study to assess the revival of Air Namibia, with the goal of relaunching the national airline by 2026. Dr. Leake Hangala who is the Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, has voiced strong support for the initiative, stressing the airline’s role in national development and economic growth. Speaking on the proposal, Dr. Hangala expanded on the importance of having a functional […]

today3 April, 2025

South Africa

Transport Minister says the country needs a stable and well-maintained road network

S.A's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa needs a stable and well-maintained road network that will improve access to economic activities and allows for the safe transportation of people and freight on a world-class road system. Creecy visited the R573 Moloto Corridor Road Project from Limpopo to Gauteng. She says quality road infrastructure plays a critically important role in the their economy:  

today4 November, 2024