By Johnathan Paoli
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called for bold reforms and sustained investment to ensure Africa’s rail sector becomes the backbone of continental integration and economic growth.
Delivering a keynote address at the 14th Southern African Railways Association (SARA) International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton, Creecy emphasised that Africa faces a “defining moment” in its infrastructure journey, as shifting trade patterns and rising urbanisation demand new solutions.
“We meet today at a complex time for our individual domestic and continental economies. Recent global developments, including import tariffs, are disrupting long-standing trade and market access agreements. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) takes centre stage and provides important opportunities for all of us,” Creecy said.
Creecy situated rail development within the broader framework of the African Integrated Railway Network, born out of the 2023 Zanzibar Declaration.
She said this vision of “seamless connections, strong manufacturing capabilities, and a
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