JAPAN has donated $6.3 million to rehabilitate Zambia Railways. The donation, which is under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme, is aimed at strengthening track capacity and improving freight efficiency for Zambia Railways. And Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Japan’s $6.3 million donation to support Zambia Railways fits into the country’s export-led growth agenda. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Thursday, Japan’s Ambassador to Zambia Akiteru Mikami said Japan was pleased to share its railway expertise and support Zambia. “Today, we launch Japan’s Grant Aid Project in FY 2026, the ‘Economic and Social Development Programme’. Under this project, Japan will provide a grant of approximately $6.3 million, or 99.9 million Japanese Yen. This fund will be...