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Trans-Kalahari railway moves closer to reality

Back on agenda: TKR will connect to Rasesa railway line PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Back on agenda: TKR will connect to Rasesa railway line PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) is moving closer to reality, as Botswana and Namibia have recently met and emphasised the need for speedy implementation of the project aimed at promoting trade and tourism.

The project will also create employment and alleviate poverty in both countries.

The Trans-Kalahari railway line will cover 1,500 kilometres from the Mmamabula coalfields in Botswana to Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Editor's Comment
Consult, get buy-ins first for 6 to 6 policy, Hon Minister

While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...

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