Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority TAZARA

In a video statement, the Minister of Transport for Tanzania, Hon. Professor Makame Mbarawa, has stressed the significant economic benefits that revitalizing TAZARA can bring to the port of Dar es Salaam and the broader Tanzanian economy. Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the statement: a)    Revitalization of TAZARA: The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a crucial infrastructure that, if revitalized, could handle substantial freight volumes. b)   Economic Impact: Current Capacity: If TAZARA is revived to handle 2 million tons of freight per year, the port of Dar es Salaam could generate approximately 174 billion Tanzanian Shillings annually from freight and handling charges. Full Capacity: Should TAZARA reach its designed capacity of 5 million tons per year, the port could collect around 350 billion Tanzanian Shillings annually from TAZARA alone. c)    Focus on TAZARA: The statement highlights that these figures are specific to the benefits derived from TAZARA and do not account for other potential revenue streams or economic impacts.

We are delighted to highlight that on 4th September 2024, during the FOCAC in Beijing, China, a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the concession of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was successfully signed. This milestone, witnessed by the Heads of State of China, Tanzania, and Zambia, marked a significant step towards the concessioning of the railway. It is poised to catalyze the much-needed revitalization of our infrastructure and rolling stock, positioning TAZARA to achieve its full potential. We are currently engaged in active negotiations with the China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation (CCECC), one of China’s leading state-owned overseas engineering contracting enterprises and the original builder of TAZARA. We aim to finalize the concession agreement by the end of the year. Following the agreement, we anticipate that the rehabilitation of both infrastructure and rolling stock will take approximately two years. The concession will cover a period of up to 30 years, during which we expect TAZARA’s operational capacity to increase substantially. We project that annual tonnage will rise from the current combined average of 500,000 metric tons for all operators to approximately 2 million metric tons. This marks an exciting new chapter for TAZARA. We are enthusiastic about the railway’s transformation into a key driver of regional economic development, aligning with the aspirations of the people of both Tanzania and Zambia. Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority For any clarifications, please contact: Conrad K. Simuchile Head, Public Relations TAZARA Head Office, Dar es Salaam WhatsApp: +255 783 803 074 Email: hpr@tazarasite.com

"Our Chinese supervisors trained us from the bottom of their hearts," said 70-year old Ngonyani with pride. He participated in the construction of the railway and retired as a locomotive driver. "They were selfless, and I became a qualified locomotive driver within a short period." "We ate the same food, stayed in the same camps, and shared our lives together. We learned a lot from them," Ngonyani reminisced. ■ https://lnkd.in/d8Ss3M-Q

China, Tanzania and Zambia to sign Investment Framework on TAZARA On September 4, 2024, TAZARA will take center stage in Beijing, China, as Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia, Mr. Xi Jinping, President of China, and Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, come together to witness the signing of the Investment Framework for the revitalization of TAZARA, the Government of Zambia has announced. -------------------------------------------------------- China, Tanzania na Zambia kutia saini Mfumo wa Uwekezaji wa TAZARA Siku ya 4 Septemba, 2024, TAZARA itapanda jukwaani mjini Beijing, China, huku Mheshimiwa Hakainde Hichilema, Rais wa Zambia, Mheshimiwa Xi Jinping, Rais wa China na Mheshimiwa Dk Samia Suluhu Hassan, Rais wa Tanzania, wakikutana kushuhudia kusainiwa kwa Mfumo wa Uwekezaji wa kufufua TAZARA, Serikali ya Zambia imetangaza. ----------------------------------------Translated by Google.

The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Zambia Railways Ltd and Calabash Freight Ltd, a private operator, to transport over 160,000 metric tons of maize from Makambako and Vwawa, in Tanzania, to Kalomo, in Zambia over the next eight months.

Invitation to tender for the development of land in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

TENDERS CLOSING ON 19TH JULY 2024: 1. Tender for the Provision of Audit Services for the Period July 2022 - June 2024 2. Tender for the Supply of Engine Oils and Lubricants 3. Tender for the Supply of Gas Oils at Nozzle Point and Management of Gas Oil Depot(s) in Dar es Salaam, Mbeya and Kapiri-Mposhi. #TAZARA #reli #safari #Tanzania #Zambia #Tenders #tanzaniazambiarailway

The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is pleased to announce the reopening of the mainline, which was temporarily closed on April 1, 2024, due to landslides and formation failures caused by heavy rains in the Mlimba–Makambako area of Tanzania. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our customers for their patience and understanding during the past seven weeks, when train services were operating below normal capacity due to the closure of the mainline between Mlimba and Makambako. ------------------------------------------ Mamlaka ya Reli ya Tanzania na Zambia (TAZARA) inayofuraha kutangaza kufunguliwa kwa njia kuu ya reli ambayo ilifungwa kwa muda tangu tarehe 1 Aprili 2024, kutokana na mamomonyoko wa ardhi uliosababishwa na mvua kubwa iliyonyesha katika eneo kati ya Mlimba na Makambako nchini Tanzania. Tunatoa shukrani zetu za dhati kwa wateja wetu wote kwa uvumilivu na uelewa wao katika kipindi cha wiki saba zilizopita, wakati huduma za treni zilipokuwa zikiendeshwa chini ya uwezo wa kawaida kutokana na kufungwa kwa njia kuu kati ya Mlimba na Makambako.

In Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon. Makame Mbarawa, welcomed and assured a delegation from China, led by Mr Fei Dongbin, Administrator of the National Railway Administration of China, that Tanzania and Zambia were resolved to ensure that the concession of TAZARA to a Chinese Investor goes ahead as soon as negotiations are concluded. The Minister recalled that during the construction of TAZARA, when Tanzania and Zambia were desperately looking for support for building the railway, all countries from the west, as well as multilateral financial institutions (World Bank and IMF) that were approached refused to provide finances and only China was willing to come forward, a sign of true friendship for which TAZARA continues to signify to date. "TAZARA holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing the enduring friendship between Tanzania, Zambia, and China. During its construction, when support was scarce from the West, China stood by us, showcasing true friendship. That's why, as we move forward, it's only fitting that an investor recommended by the Chinese government leads the charge in revitalizing TAZARA," said the Minister. And Mr. Fei, who was accompanied by the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania and senior officials from China Railway Construction Company (CRCC) and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), said the Government of China values TAZARA highly because of the historical bonds it has created between the three countries. Mr. Fei reiterated that China was keen to revitalise TAZARA so that "the road for freedom becomes the road for rejuvenation" and continues to deliver social-economic benefits to Tanzania and Zambia. Hon. Mbarawa informed the visiting delegation that the ongoing negotiations for the concession of TAZARA, between CCECC and the Governments of Tanzania and Zambia, had reached an advanced stage, with most of the sticky points already cleared. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this journey of rejuvenation, where the road to freedom converges with the road to prosperity! #TAZARARevitalization #FriendshipInAction