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China Steps Up Investment in Africa's Railway Infrastructure

By Bloomberg Markets March 08, 2026 Neutral
China Steps Up Investment in Africa's Railway Infrastructure
Railways are becoming strategic assets in the race for critical minerals. China is stepping up investment to overhaul projects like the Tazara railway, which was first built during the Mao era, to move critical minerals to global markets. Bloomberg's Matt Hill explains the importance of investing in African infrastructure. (Source: Bloomberg)
Railways are becoming strategic assets in the race for critical minerals. China is stepping up investment to overhaul projects like the Tazara railway, which was first built during the Mao era, to move critical minerals to global markets. Bloomberg's Matt Hill explains the importance of investing in African infrastructure. (Source: Bloomberg)
Topics: ChinaAfricarailway infrastructurecritical mineralssupply chain