Zambia’s export system is facing a critical imbalance, with government data revealing that a staggering over 80% of export goods are now transported by road, while the rail sector accounts for a mere 0.3% of total export volumes. According to official government data obtained by the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), Zambia’s total exports across all modes of transport from January to April 2026 reached K105.2 billion. Road transport dominated, accounting for K101.3 billion, a 96.3% share of the total export value. Air transport followed with K2.3 billion, while rail transport ranked third at K50.4 million. During the same period, the...
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