Name and Location
Trans-Kalahari Corridor upgrade project, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.

Client
Trans-Kalahari Corridor Management Committee.

Project Description
The governments of South Africa, Botswana and Namibia aim to increase regional trade by improving the efficiency of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor network, through the establishment of several new truck stops along the transport corridors spanning all three countries. The network consists of the Trans-Kalahari, the Trans-Cunene and the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi (Trans-Caprivi) corridors, linking the three countries with each other and with Angola and Zambia.

Primary and secondary sites have been investigated in detail in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, and four new truck stops have been recommended along the Trans-Kalahari Corridor.

Value
The total investment for the development of the truck stops is estimated at R55-million for all four truck stops. This excludes the cost of the land, which is expected to be priced at municipal value.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The viability of establishing the truck stops has been confirmed by a feasibility study and investors are investigating the opportunities for involvement, according to the Trans-Kalahari Corridor Secretariat. Further business opportunities exist for restaurant facilities, maintenance facilities, security services and fuel service stations.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Corporate Communication on behalf of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor Management Committee, Despina Harito,
tel +27 11 452 1840 or email despina@corpcomm.co.za.