Tanzania, June 12 -- Kigoma. The restoration of the century-old MV Liemba, one of the most iconic vessels on Lake Tanganyika, has reached 75 percent completion, with the ship expected to resume operations in August 2026, marking a major boost to regional water transport and trade.

The vessel, which previously operated routes linking Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, has been out of service for three years undergoing extensive rehabilitation.

The overhaul is being carried out by Croatian firm M/S Brodosplit JSC in partnership with Tanzania's Dar es Salaam Merchant Group (DMG), with the refurbished ship expected to carry up to 600 passengers and 200 tonnes of cargo. Once completed, it is expected to significantl...