Tanzania, July 8 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, held emotional memorial ceremonies in Tanzania and Zambia to honour Chinese experts and workers who lost their lives during the construction of the historic railway.

The ceremonies, held under the theme "From Liberation to Transformation", formed part of the Tazara@50 Golden Jubilee commemorations, marking five decades of a partnership that reshaped transport and economic links in Southern Africa.

Speaking at the Chinese Memorial Cemetery in Gongo la Mboto, Dar es Salaam, Tazara managing director and chief executive officer, Mr Bruno Ching'andu said the most meaningful way to honour those who died during construction was to ensure...