Corridor Development In Zimbabwe

18.-22.08.2006 Cape Town 18.-22.08.2006 Cape Town

Transport harmonization in commercial transport in the SADC-RegionTransport harmonization in commercial transport in the SADC-RegionCape Town, Republic of South Africa, September 18-21, 2006Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, September 18-21, 2006

Presented byPresented by

Bernard DzawandaBernard Dzawanda

Executive Director-Southern African Railways AssociationExecutive Director-Southern African Railways AssociationHarare, ZimbabweHarare, Zimbabwe

SOUTHERN AFRICAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION


Transport Harmonization in Commercial Transport Transport Harmonization in Commercial Transport in the SADC Region in the SADC Region

Corridor development in Zimbabwe

1. Background

-Zimbabwe is landlocked and centrally located in the SADC region.- Rail and road links with neighbouring countries. -Exports & Imports from and to Zimbabwe-Transit traffic to & from the north

2. Corridors

The following are the corridors in Zimbabwe-Beira Corridor-Limpopo/Maputo Corridor-Beitbridge – Victoria Falls Corridor-Beitbridge - Harare-Plumtree Corridor


SARA RAILWAYSSARA RAILWAYS

NAMIBIA

BOTSWANA

ANGOLA

LESOTHO

ZAMBIA

SWAZILAND

MOCAMBIQUE

TANZANIA

DEMOCRATIC REPBULIC OF CONGOCONGOKENYA

BEIRA

MOMBASA

WALVISBAAI

MAPUTOLÜDERITZ

DAR-ES-SALAAM

PORT ELIZABETHEAST LONDON

DURBAN

CAPE TOWN

SALDANHA

LOBITO

LUANDA

NACALA

RICHARDS BAY

MALAWI

ZIMBABWE

SOUTH AFRICA

LUSAKA

GABORONE

WINDHOEK

HARARE

JOHANNESBURG

KINSHASA

BLANTYRE

BEITBRIDGE

PLUMTREE

VICTORIA FALLS




3. Recent developments:2005 / 2006Infrastructure:3.1.1 Road

-Agreement to construct a bridge at Kazungula Bridge.-Short-term strengthening of Victoria Falls Bridge.-Toll gates for major highways under construction.

3.1.2 Rail-NRZ bought US$10.5 m worth of rail for upgrading part of its network.-Central Bank funding (PLARP) for infrastructure & equipment.

3.2 Incentives for investors-Duty exemption on imported rail equipment and spares.-Discounted tariffs and priority service for investors in rolling stock.-Tax holiday on operations-Export Processing Zone (EPZ) status.

3.3 Public Private Partnership (PPP)-Encouraged by Government (guidelines in place)-NRZ/NLPI- both investment and operations-Revenue collected in forex




4. Management of Corridors

4.1 Management

-Railway corridors managed by railways themslelves through CMGs-Some railways are Publicly owned e.g. Spoornet, NRZ, BR, SR, CFM and others are privately owned e.g BBR, RSZ, CCFB-NRZ & BBR manage the railway corridors in Zimbabwe.

4.2 Services

-Freight services for Transit, Export & Import traffic-Passengers services (tourist/safari trains)-NRZ and tour operators-Passenger services (ordinary)-NRZ and BR.-Significant improvement in tonnage & quality of service (transit times)




5. Cooperation with neighbouring corridors:

5.1 Networking/Planning-Joint train service planning/timetabling-performance standards/indicators-benchmarks-Joint marketing-Corridor Management Groups (CMGs).

5.2 Harmonization -Documentation-Equipment inspection & maintenance standards-Operating procedures for through working-Safety

5.3 Forums-SARA-Bilateral Agreements between railways-SADC-SADC Business Forum-UAR/UIC




6. Challenges and Prospectives

6.1 SWOT Analysis

6.1.1 Weaknesses: -Poor condition of infrastructure (railway track, signals, roads etc)-Ageing equipment-Unfavourable investment climate (price contols, forex & fuel etc)-Declining national output.

6.1.2 Strengths:-Central geographical location-Existence of direct rail links to neighbouring countries-Bilateral agreements and SARA.-Active participation by private sector.

6.1.3 Opportunities:-North South Corridor under SADC-to benefit from Cooperating Partners -SARA promotes corridors in terms of operations & investment.-Mineral resources potential


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