Botswana Signs MoU with Turkey’s Eksen Group to Advance MKL Rail Project

Botswana Signs MoU with Turkey’s Eksen Group to Advance MKL Rail Project. In a move aligned with President Duma Boko’s drive to attract foreign investment, the Government of Botswana has taken a significant step forward in its infrastructure development agenda. The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Honourable Noah Salakae, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish firm Eksen Group.

The agreement outlines a framework for collaboration on the Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone (MKL) rail project—an initiative aimed at enhancing regional trade connectivity and improving logistics infrastructure. The project is expected to strengthen transport links between Botswana, Zambia, and beyond, offering greater efficiency in cargo movement and opening new trade corridors.

For Botswana’s business community, the MoU signals growing opportunities in large-scale infrastructure, particularly under Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). The government’s willingness to engage with international firms reflects its strategy to fast-track development while creating economic opportunities for local enterprises.

The MKL rail project holds potential not only for improved transport infrastructure but also for stimulating job creation, particularly for young people in engineering, logistics, and related industries. The collaboration with Eksen Group is part of a broader effort to leverage foreign expertise and capital for national development goals.

Entrepreneurs and investors in the infrastructure, construction, and transport sectors are encouraged to monitor developments closely, as Botswana continues to position itself as a key logistics hub in the region.