A project that two of Botswana’s neighbours have a decades-long history of sabotaging and trying to sabotage continues to revolutionise inter-continental trade and travel.
A report titled “Annual Development Effectiveness Review 2024: Investing in Africa’s Resilience and Inclusive Growth” from the African Development Bank (AfDB) says that the Kazungula Bridge Project is yielding tremendous economic and environmental benefits. Economically, the bridge has reduced border transit time from 30 to 4.3 hours, increased trade volumes from an average of 116 trucks per day to 431 and resulted in freight volumes surging from 12 800 to 50 490 tons per week, and minimised cargo damage thus helping preserve freight values. Environmentally, the bridge contributes to climate resilience by providing a more reliable, all-weather transportation system that has reduced carbon emissions from lengthy waits and inefficient ferry operations.
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