Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on coal mining companies in the country’s north-west to join forces and help fund the rehabilitation of the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo railway line.
He said the move would benefit the mining industry, support tourism, and help protect the country’s road network.
Chiwenga made the comments while speaking at the recently concluded 28th Mining, Engineering and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) in Bulawayo. He said:
“It is high time that all our coal fields in the north come together to help rebuild and rehabilitate the National Railways of Zimbabwe on the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo line.
“You don’t have to wait for others to do it for you; take the initiative yourselves. As the Government, we will sign an agreement to ensure you recover your costs.
“We need to start thinking outside the box. It is up to you and me to act, rather than wait for miracles. We have these resources; let’s use them wisely.”
He added that an efficient rail network could restore passenger train services and boost tourism along one of Zimbabwe’s most picturesque routes. Said Chiwenga:
“But at the same time, those who would also want to go by train can see the beauty of our country and go with the passenger trains to Victoria Falls.”
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