Transport Minister in Africa’s copper producer, Dr. Brian Mushimba told the BT that his Ministry has submitted plans to construct a high speed mass speed train connecting Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – KKIA to Kafue town. This will be in a quest to decongest Lusaka city which currently grapples with traffic.
This will be Zambia’s second attempt to introduce a more advanced mode of transport after Professor Clive Chirwa’s idea of bringing transport civilization to the copper producer.
Dr. Mushimba said the plans for construction have been submitted to the Ministry of Finance pending funding approval. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is already in talks with Chinese firm that specializes in building of metro stations. The discussions also cover funding options in palatable tranches for the government of Zambia, Dr. Mushimba said.