Botswana, Namibia complete Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study

Staff Reporter

BOTSWANA and Namibia have completed the feasibility study for the proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway, marking a major step towards determining the project’s financing, procurement and implementation.

The milestone was confirmed by Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, and Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, during a Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in Kasane.

The feasibility study, prepared by external consultants, provides recommendations on the proposed route alignment, engineering requirements, commercial viability and possible implementation models. The two governments will now review the findings and determine appropriate financing structures and procurement processes.