R12bn to improve Southern African transport routes

08 April 2009 - 02:00
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LUSAKA - International lending institutions and donor states have pledged about R12 billion to improving road and rail links between eight southern Africa nations.

LUSAKA - International lending institutions and donor states have pledged about R12 billion to improving road and rail links between eight southern Africa nations.

Half of the money will come from the African Development Bank over the next three years. The aim is to reduce blockages along main trading routes. - Sapa-AP