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The Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) project, connecting Namibia and Botswana, has entered a pivotal new phase centered on attracting private sector investment, refining financial frameworks, and ensuring the project’s regulatory and operational preparedness.
Speaking at a Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in Maun, Botswana, Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, emphasized that while initial development was government-led, long-term success hinges on strong private sector involvement through a transparent public-private partnership model. He highlighted recent achievements such as resolving audit backlogs and adopting key policies to prevent delays. Environmental sustainability, he said, remains a top priority throughout all stages of the railway’s design and implementation, adhering strictly to national laws and oversight protocols.
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Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, called the TKR a transformative initiative poised to boost regional trade, attract investment, and drive economic growth across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). He envisioned the TKR corridor evolving into a dynamic economic zone, supporting a population of over 250,000 with integrated sectors including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism.
