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Delivering a cost effective, regionally integrated seamless and predictable railway transport service advocating for a sustainable fair surface transport policy in the SADC region.

SARA Leadership

Mr. Babe Botana

Executive Director

Mr. Hishaam Emeran

SARA President

Group CEO, PRASA

Mr. Nixon Dlamini

SARA Vice President

CEO, Eswatini Railways

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SARA Master Class: Rail Transport as the Backbone of Economic Development

The Southern African Railways Association (SARA) is hosting a 3-Day Master Class on “Rail Transport Efficacy to National and Regional Economic Development,” from 4-6 December 2024 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Designed for transport ministers, policymakers, national railway leaders, and industry executives, this Master Class will explore how strategic rail infrastructure can drive economic growth, facilitate trade, and strengthen regional connectivity across Africa.

The programme covers essential topics, including the economic impact of rail transport on job creation and market access, strategies for sustainable rail infrastructure development, and insights from case studies on successful rail projects. Participants will also address challenges and opportunities in integrating rail with other transport modes, financing strategies, and the role of public-private partnerships in building resilient rail networks.

Led by industry experts, the Master Class offers a blend of presentations, interactive discussions, and real-world case study analyses, giving participants actionable insights to apply in their regions.

Date: 4-6 December 2024
Venue: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
RSVP: By 15 November 2024

For more information, contact SARA at sara@sararail.org

Botswana & Zambia

Development of a railway link between Botswana and Zambia via the Kazungula Bridge. From Botswana side: Mosetse – Kazungula (367km) and Zambian side…

Angola & Zambia​

A project to enable interoperability between CFB and ZRL. The proposed project links ZRL line from Chingola to Jimbe 600km and from Jimbe to link CFB line at Luacano 350km

Angola, Zambia & DRC

Northern railway line from Tsumeb to Oshikango – The purpose of the railway line is to connect with Angola, Zambia and DRC…

Namibia​

Walvis Bay – Kranzberg railway upgrade is an integral part of comprehensive national strategy to improve trade and logistics links through Namibia…

Zambia

Nseluka-Mpulungu via Mbala (191km). Project aims to create a rail link to the Port of Mpulungu thereby enhancing trade volumes…

Namibia, South Africa

The Project works to rehabilitate and upgrade the Sandverhaar- Bucholzbrunn railway line section is about to start…

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