- 07/06/2026Botswana Railways is pursuing a bridging plan focused on locomotive recovery, wagon availability, strategic partnerships and improved operating efficiency as…
- 07/06/2026Botswana and South Africa have agreed to accelerate High Impact Priority Projects, including the North-South Corridor Development, the Mmamabula-Lephalale Railway…
- 24/05/2026Botswana Railways is trialling through-working freight trains from South Africa into Gaborone to improve reliability, reduce transit delays and strengthen…
- 01/05/2026Namibia and Botswana have reviewed progress on the Trans-Kalahari Railway Project, with the feasibility study expected to be completed by…
- 06/04/2026Zambia and Botswana reaffirm commitment to the Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone rail project, advancing regional connectivity, trade and SADC corridor integration.
- 03/04/2026Botswana outlines its transport strategy, focusing on regional corridors, rail development, and logistics hub ambitions, while addressing implementation and cross-border…
- 24/03/2026Namibia and Botswana advance the Trans-Kalahari Railway and Walvis Bay corridor to boost regional trade, copper exports and logistics competitiveness.
- 20/03/2026Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique held trilateral discussions to strengthen transport cooperation, focusing on connectivity, trade, and regional infrastructure development.
- 09/03/2026Botswana and Zambia launch the Kazungula Bridge Authority to manage the bridge and border post while advancing rail link plans…
- 13/02/2026Botswana allocates P3.86bn to transport in 2026/27, advancing Mmamabula–Lephalale and Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone rail links under the North–South Corridor.
- 13/02/2026Botswana Railways receives 34 soda ash wagons from Transnet Engineering, boosting freight capacity, fleet modernisation and bulk commodity transport.
- 10/01/2026RITES Ltd and the Government of Botswana sign an MoU to modernise railway and transport infrastructure, covering rail, roads, airports…
- 07/01/2026Botswana Railways has appointed Okitanye Gaogane as Caretaker General Manager, effective 29 December 2025, for a tenure of up to…
- 11/12/2025Botswana is prioritising rail expansion to cut logistics costs, boost exports, and support industrial growth under the Botswana Economic Transformation…
- 05/12/2025Botswana Railways has outlined its operational challenges and recovery measures, including rolling stock constraints, maintenance prioritisation and strengthened governance, following…
- 14/11/2025Botswana to table PPP Bill within 12 months to drive infrastructure reform, boost trade, and strengthen its role as a…
- 02/11/2025Botswana outlines new infrastructure and rail expansion plans under NDP 12 to boost trade, improve logistics, and attract investment through…
- 19/10/2025Botswana’s rail freight rose 9.3% in Q2 2025 to 214,814 tonnes, generating P53.2 million as trade and local traffic volumes…
- 18/10/2025Namibia and Botswana expect to complete the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study by March 2026, boosting trade, integration and corridor efficiency.
- 05/10/2025The Trans-Kalahari Railway, a 1,600–1,900 km corridor from Botswana to Namibia’s Walvis Bay, is set to boost trade, diversify exports,…