Southern Africa to Focus on Infrastructure Development

The Southern African Development Community approved an infrastructure development plan which seeks to boost trade and revamp the region's poor road, rail, ports, energy, communication and water infrastructure.

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Photo: Evan Bench

Looking out over Johannesburg from Braamfontein. Nelson Mandela bridge over the train station. CBD in the background

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