WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe looks at the scramble by Mnangagwa to find partners to fund the Zimbabwe railway upgrade, Mnangagwa is late to the party with Zimbabwe’s infrastructure crumbling and the economy on a virtual standstill.
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Key events for today
Mnangagwa visited SANY group
– Chairman Mao
– CCP
TOPICS
China Railway Group is part of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As a state-owned enterprise in China, it is subject to the Party’s leadership and oversight. This means that the CCP plays a significant role in its decision-making, management, and operations.
China Railway group has supplied the following countries with High speed rail
East Africa:
Kenya: Standard gauge (Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway)
Tanzania: Mixed gauge (Tanzania Railway Modernization Project is upgrading existing lines to standard gauge)
Uganda: Standard gauge (Kampala-Jinja Standard Gauge Railway)
Ethiopia: Standard gauge (Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway)
Rwanda: Standard gauge (Kigali-Musanze Railway)
Southern Africa:
South Africa: Broad gauge (1,067 mm)
Zambia: Mixed gauge (TAZARA is a mixed gauge line)
Angola: Mixed gauge (Luanda-Lobito Railway is a mixed gauge line)
West Africa:
Nigeria: Standard gauge (Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway)
Senegal: Standard gauge (Dakar-Thiès railway modernization)
Central Africa:
Cameroon: Mixed gauge (Douala-Yaoundé Railway modernization)
SANY’s involvement in African Rail:
SANY’s Involvement in African Rail Projects
East Africa:
Kenya: Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway
Tanzania: Tanzania Railway Modernization Project (upgrading existing lines)
Uganda: Kampala-Jinja Standard Gauge Railway
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway
Rwanda: Kigali-Musanze Railway
Southern Africa:
South Africa: While SANY has not been directly involved in the broad gauge (1,067 mm) projects in South Africa, they have a presence in the region and could potentially be involved in future projects.
Zambia: TAZARA (mixed gauge)
Angola: Luanda-Lobito Railway (mixed gauge)
West Africa:
Nigeria: Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway
Senegal: Dakar-Thiès railway modernization
Central Africa:
Cameroon: Douala-Yaoundé Railway modernization
Indonesia has the following projects:
Indonesia has several new rail projects underway.
Here are a few notable examples:
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway: This is a major infrastructure project that will connect Jakarta and Bandung, two major cities in Indonesia. The project is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities.
Palembang Light Rail Transit (LRT): This is a mass transit system being built in Palembang, South Sumatra. The LRT is expected to improve transportation in the city and reduce traffic congestion.
Jakarta MRT Phase 2: This is an extension of the Jakarta Metro system, which is already operational in the city. The expansion will connect more areas of Jakarta and improve transportation options for residents.
These are just a few examples of the many rail projects currently underway in Indonesia. The country is investing heavily in its transportation infrastructure to support its economic growth and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
Several Indonesian and international companies are involved in building these rail projects.
Here are some of the key players:
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI): As Indonesia’s state-owned railway company, KAI is involved in many of the country’s rail projects.
China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC): This Chinese company is a major contractor for many infrastructure projects worldwide, including the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway.
PT Wijaya Karya (Wika): A large Indonesian construction company that has been involved in several rail projects, including the Jakarta MRT.
PT Adhi Karya: Another major Indonesian construction company that has been involved in various infrastructure projects, including rail projects.
These are just a few examples, and there are likely many other companies involved in these projects as well. The specific companies involved may vary depending on the project and its stage of development.
China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and China Railway Group (CRG) are both major Chinese state-owned companies involved in the railway industry, but they have distinct roles and focuses.
China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) is primarily a construction company. It specializes in building and upgrading railways, both domestically and internationally. CRCC is known for its large-scale projects, including high-speed railways, metro systems, and conventional railways.
China Railway Group (CRG) is a holding company with a broader scope. It oversees a group of companies involved in various aspects of the railway industry, including construction, engineering, equipment manufacturing, and logistics. CRG is essentially a conglomerate that encompasses multiple railway-related businesses.
In summary, CRCC is focused on construction, while CRG is a holding company with a more diversified portfolio of railway-related businesses.
Ranks in the Zimbabwe Military
General: The highest-ranking officer in the army.
Lieutenant General: Second-highest ranking officer.
Major General: Third-highest ranking officer.
Brigadier General: Commands a brigade.
Colonel: Commands a regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel: Commands a battalion.
Major: Commands a company.
Captain: Commands a platoon.
Lieutenant: Second-in-command of a platoon.
Second Lieutenant: Lowest commissioned officer rank.
Corporal: Non-commissioned officer rank, typically leading a squad or section.
