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Transportation in Botswana is provided by an extensive network of railways, highways, ferry services and air routes that criss-cross the country. [1] The transport sector in Botswana played an important role in economic growth following its independence in 1966.
As a result of being a previously united system, it shares the same gauge as South Africa, Cape Gauge. In 2023, the Botswana and South Africa's state-owned rail companies signed an Expression of Interest for the Mmamabula-Lephalale Railway link, which would give another connection to South Africa's rail network to Botswana's large coal fields ...
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Botswana Railways (BR) was established in 1987 when the government of Botswana bought out the Botswana-based sections of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ). [1] NRZ had been initially operating the rail system after Botswana had gained independence. Management of the BR is supported by RITES Ltd. of India. [citation needed]
Ramatlhabama, South Africa - border with South Africa; Lobatse; Gaborone - national capital; Palapye - junction for coal branch; Serule - junction; Francistown; Ramokgwebana - border with Zimbabwe
The Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone Railway is a prospected 430 kilometres (270 mi) cape gauge international railway connecting the Botswana railway network at Mosetse, Botswana with the Zambian railway network at Livingstone, Zambia over the new Kazungula Bridge on the Zambezi River. [1] [2] [3]
The Department of Transport is responsible for the regulation of all transportation in South Africa, including public transport, rail transportation, civil aviation, shipping, freight, and motor vehicles. According to the department's vision statement, "Transport [is] the heartbeat of South Africa's economic growth and social development!" [1]
Botswana Democratic Party Eric Mothibi Molale is a Botswanan politician and educator. He is the current Minister of Transport and Communications in Botswana , [ 1 ] having been appointed to the position in 2019 by the current president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi .