President Hakainde Hichilema says the revitalisation and development of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) to modern, high-quality standards will create more jobs for the people of Zambia.
President Hichilema said this in Lusaka today when the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Group paid a courtesy call on him at State House, ahead of the commencement of the TAZARA revitalisation project.
The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Group is the company which will construct the modern railway.
Mr Hichilema also expressed happiness that one of the projects highlighted by CRCC is the construction of the Kapiri Dry Port, which aligns with the government’s economic agenda.
He noted that these projects, and many other collaborations which will be signed on Thursday this week in Lusaka between Zambia and China, will enhance trade along the railway corridor.
And China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Group Chairman, Dai Hegen, said his company has so far participated in more than 20 development projects in Zambia worth over one billion United States dollars.
Mr Dai disclosed that the TAZARA railway project details will be signed on November 20, 2025 between the governments of Zambia and China.
He thanked President Hichilema’s commitment and support towards the revitalisation development.
Mr Dai has also revealed that the second phase of the project will involve support in renewable energy which will include the development of solar power, power generation and energy storage, water treatment, and dam construction.
Meanwhile, Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, reiterated that the railway sector is vital for advancing Zambia’s development and economic growth.
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