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Uganda Infrastructure Collaboration by Hon. Francis Musa, Minister of State for Works and Transport

Transport officials from Namibia and Uganda meet in Windhoek to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and improving transportation links between the two nations. Key Discussion Areas • Aviation and Connectivity: The officials focused on improving air connectivity to facilitate easier travel and trade. • Infrastructure Collaboration: The meeting served as a platform for sharing best practices in transport infrastructure development, including road and rail management. • Regional Integration: Both countries emphasised their commitment to regional integration through the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the development of strategic transport corridors. • Tourism as a Bridge: The delegation noted that improved transport links are vital for tapping into the tourism potential of both countries, supported by existing tourism roadshows held in Windhoek. Contextual Transport Developments (2025–2026) • Namibia's Logistics Hub: Namibia continues to position itself as a regional logistics hub, with major projects like the Trans-Kalahari Railway (feasibility study expected June 2026) and the upgrade of the Hosea Kutako Airport highway. • Uganda's Infrastructure Push: Uganda is advancing its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and completing Kabalega International Airport, which is expected to be fully operational in late 2025/early 2026. • International Conferences: Namibia is set to host the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation in Africa (ICTA 2026) in July 2026, further highlighting its role in regional transport policy. These official updates highlight advancements in Uganda's SGR and Kabalega Airport, alongside Namibia's highway projects supporting its logistics hub ambitions