Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, has commissioned a new Total Energies Filling Station at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA), describing it as a major milestone in government’s efforts to build a modern, efficient and fully integrated transport system. Speaking during the commissioning, Mr Tayali said the station is the first development under the Airport Land-Use Plan and a clear example of how public private partnerships can accelerate national growth. He emphasised that fuel remains a critical enabler of mobility across all modes of transport, adding that placing a filling station within the airport precinct will improve both road and air connectivity for travellers, airport staff and service providers.
Mr Tayali said Zambia’s National Transport Policy aims to transform the country into a regional transport and logistics hub anchored on safe, reliable and well-connected networks. He further noted that the government has continued to invest heavily in aviation and related infrastructure to position KKIA as a future aviation hub for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. “Achieving that status requires more than world-class airport buildings.
It demands strong partnerships, coordinated planning and meaningful private sector participation,” Mr Tayali said.The minister further said the government views the new facility as a development that will enhance service efficiency and strengthen essential support systems which are required for an effective transport and logistics ecosystem.He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting private sector driven projects that complement public infrastructure and stimulate national economic growth.Meanwhile, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) Managing Director, Urvesh Desai, said the future of airport development depends on strong collaborations between government, private sector players, local communities and the aviation industry.Mr Desai said ZACL remains committed to fostering more partnerships aimed at enhancing airport services and infrastructure.And Total Energies Marketing Manager, Salamata Ball, said the company will continue to support communities across the country.Ms Ball said apart from providing fuel services, Total Energies has been distributing helmets and educating motorcyclists on safety in Chipata, an area known for high motorbike accident rates.She has reiterated the company’s dedication to quality customer service and community-focused initiatives. It demands strong partnerships, coordinated planning and meaningful private sector participation,” Mr Tayali said. The minister further said the government views the new facility as a development that will enhance service efficiency and strengthen essential support systems which are required for an effective transport and logistics ecosystem.He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting private sector driven projects that complement public infrastructure and stimulate national economic growth.Meanwhile, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) Managing Director, Urvesh Desai, said the future of airport development depends on strong collaborations between government, private sector players, local communities and the aviation industry.Mr Desai said ZACL remains committed to fostering more partnerships aimed at enhancing airport services and infrastructure.And Total Energies Marketing Manager, Salamata Ball, said the company will continue to support communities across the country.Ms Ball said apart from providing fuel services, Total Energies has been distributing helmets and educating motorcyclists on safety in Chipata, an area known for high motorbike accident rates.She has reiterated the company’s dedication to quality customer service and community-focused initiatives.
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The minister further said the government views the new facility as a development that will enhance service efficiency and strengthen essential support systems which are required for an effective transport and logistics ecosystem. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting private sector driven projects that complement public infrastructure and stimulate national economic growth.Meanwhile, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) Managing Director, Urvesh Desai, said the future of airport development depends on strong collaborations between government, private sector players, local communities and the aviation industry.Mr Desai said ZACL remains committed to fostering more partnerships aimed at enhancing airport services and infrastructure.And Total Energies Marketing Manager, Salamata Ball, said the company will continue to support communities across the country.Ms Ball said apart from providing fuel services, Total Energies has been distributing helmets and educating motorcyclists on safety in Chipata, an area known for high motorbike accident rates.She has reiterated the company’s dedication to quality customer service and community-focused initiatives. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting private sector driven projects that complement public infrastructure and stimulate national economic growth.
Meanwhile, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) Managing Director, Urvesh Desai, said the future of airport development depends on strong collaborations between government, private sector players, local communities and the aviation industry.Mr Desai said ZACL remains committed to fostering more partnerships aimed at enhancing airport services and infrastructure.And Total Energies Marketing Manager, Salamata Ball, said the company will continue to support communities across the country.Ms Ball said apart from providing fuel services, Total Energies has been distributing helmets and educating motorcyclists on safety in Chipata, an area known for high motorbike accident rates.She has reiterated the company’s dedication to quality customer service and community-focused initiatives. Meanwhile, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) Managing Director, Urvesh Desai, said the future of airport development depends on strong collaborations between government, private sector players, local communities and the aviation industry. Mr Desai said ZACL remains committed to fostering more partnerships aimed at enhancing airport services and infrastructure.And Total Energies Marketing Manager, Salamata Ball, said the company will continue to support communities across the country.Ms Ball said apart from providing fuel services, Total Energies has been distributing helmets and educating motorcyclists on safety in Chipata, an area known for high motorbike accident rates.She has reiterated the company’s dedication to quality customer service and community-focused initiatives.
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