Railways Africa speaks with Hon. Keoagile Atamelang, Botswana’s Assistant Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, in this Coffee with the Editor.

The discussion covers the status of Botswana’s key rail corridor projects, including the Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR), Mmamabula–Lephalale Railway, and Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone line, as well as the rehabilitation of the Ponta Techobanine corridor with Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Hon. Atamelang outlines the importance of bilateral agreements, the country’s strategic position as a transit hub for SADC trade, and the need to revitalise Botswana Railways through investment in locomotives, rolling stock, and track infrastructure.

Key topics also include plans for open access legislation, passenger rail revival, revitalisation of state-owned entities, development of dry ports and an international cargo airport. The interview highlights Botswana’s goal to transform its logistics network, support regional integration, and unlock investment opportunities.