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Transnet tests the world’s longest train to help miners of manganese

Transnet tests the world’s longest train to help miners of manganese

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) successfully tested the world’s longest train with the intention of serving growing demand from SA’s manganese miners for access to export markets for the key steel ingredient. SA has the world’s largest manganese deposits and is a leading player in supplying the mineral to steel mills, but mining companies have long […]

National Railways of Zimbabwe defends Transnet deal

National Railways of Zimbabwe defends Transnet deal

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has allayed fears that it might have entered into a questionable deal with Transnet, following the issuing of suspension notices to three top officials who were allegedly involved in suspicious procurement of 1 064 diesel and electric locomotives in South Africa. Last week, Transnet’s board issued its chief executive, Siyabonga […]

National Railways of Zimbabwe equipment lease deal pays off

National Railways of Zimbabwe equipment lease deal pays off

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says its decision to hire equipment from Transnet South Africa has started paying dividends, with cargo freight volumes increasing since April this year. “As part of the NRZ’s $400 million recapitalisation deal with the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) /Transnet Consortium, the NRZ is leasing equipment from Transnet as […]

National Railways of Zimbabwe eyes more agreements

National Railways of Zimbabwe eyes more agreements

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is currently negotiating with some partners in the shipping line, with a view to signing more service level agreements to boost business, an official has said. Last year, NRZ signed a deal with Zimasco and CFM of Mozambique, which saw the parastatal moving about one million tonnes of chrome […]

Mnangagwa’s new NRZ trains collide near Bannockburn, One dead

Mnangagwa’s new NRZ trains collide near Bannockburn, One dead

One person is reported to have died following two National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) trains were involved in a head-on collision Near Bannockburn, Oreti siding on the company’s southeast line from Rutenga. One train loaded with fuel was coming from Rutenga while the other empty ballast train was heading back to Rutenga. It is said […]

National Railways of Zimbabwe sets record straight on deals

National Railways of Zimbabwe sets record straight on deals

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has deployed all the leased equipment under its interim agreement with the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG)/Transnet consortium while it awaits financial closure to the $400 million recapitalisation deal, company spokesperson Mr Nyasha Maravanyika said yesterday. The giant parastatal took delivery of the first batch of the leased railway […]

Swaziland Rail Link Project Railing Ahead

Swaziland Rail Link Project Railing Ahead

The preparations of the Swaziland Rail Link (SRL) are now at an advanced stage with the realisation of the 150km long railway line being more realistic on a daily basis. The SRL is the development of a line linking South Africa and Swaziland thereby decongesting the Coal line and unlocking capacity on the eastern mainline and […]

Trans-African Locomotive: Zuma Set To Launch First Locally Manufactured Train

Trans-African Locomotive: Zuma Set To Launch First Locally Manufactured Train

President Jacob Zuma today unveiled the first locomotive to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Africa, marking a crucial step in Transnet’s and South Africa’s march towards becoming a leading manufacturer and supplier of rolling stock on the continent. The Trans-Africa Locomotive is a brainchild of Transnet’s engineering and manufacturing division, Transnet Engineering. It was […]

Commuter train head-on collision in Pretoria injures more than 100 people

Commuter train head-on collision in Pretoria injures more than 100 people

Two passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided head-on at the Rosslyn station during peak hour on Monday evening, injuring over 100 people, Metrorail and paramedics said. “About 90% of the patients are slightly injured and 10% are in a serious condition,” spokesperson for Best Care Ambulance Services, Xander Loubser, said. ER24 spokesperson Annine Dormehl […]

Industrialisation key to Africa’s economic transformation

Industrialisation key to Africa’s economic transformation

Industrialisation is key to making Africa a force to be reckoned with, but without power and infrastructure this will remain a mere dream. On this Building Africa debate CNBC Africa is joined by panellists consisting of Phuthuma Nhleko, Executive Chairman, MTN; Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda; Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, Vice President of […]

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