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China and Zambia Revive TAZARA Railway | Zambia News
China is ramping up its partnership with Zambia, sending a high-level envoy to celebrate President Hichilema’s inauguration and reaffirming support for the historic TAZARA railway—a symbol of decades-old ties. With a $1.4 billion deal signed last year to revitalize the line, China is backing Zambia’s push to turn the corridor into a major economic engine. President Hichilema sees it as critical to unlocking regional trade and investment, while Zambian exports to China have surged to record levels. Beyond rail, Zambia is eyeing Chinese investment in mining and solar energy to fuel broader…
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