Namibia faces race to secure Copperbelt freight
Namibia's long-term trade prospects are increasingly tied to the development of rail infrastructure, with the Walvis Bay-Karibib freight corridor already operational and plans for links to Zambia and Botswana emerging as key priorities, according to Almandro Jansen of Simonis Storm Securities.
Staff Writer
Namibia’s long-term trade prospects are increasingly tied to the development of rail infrastructure, with the Walvis Bay-Karibib freight corridor already operational and plans for links to Zambia and Botswana emerging as key priorities, according to Almandro Jansen of Simonis Storm Securities.
The developments come as Namibia seeks to strengthen its position as a regional logistics hub and protect freight volumes moving through the Port of Walvis Bay amid growing competition from alternative corridors in Southern Africa.
