Namibia, Botswana and South Africa recently took pledges to promote the famous Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TKC) as a premier regional trade, logistics and investment gateway.

This comes after the three countries agreed to tap every economic and business opportunity available along the corridor for job creation purposes.

Through the pledges signed during a TKC Investment and Connectivity Golf Day in Jwaneng, the three neighbouring countries strengthened partnerships, mobilised investment and enhanced cross-border economic cooperation.

Namibia's High Commissioner to Botswana, Elizabeth Kakukuru, represented Namibia at the pledge signing ceremony, while South Africa was represented by acting South African High Commissioner to Botswana, Feziwe Madikizela, and Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Keoagile Atamelang, represented Botswana.

In an interview with NBC News, TKC's executive director Leslie Mpofu said Namibia, Botswana and South Africa pledged to turn the corridor into a trusted partner and destination for different economic sectors.  

"We are bringing investment along the corridor. Now we have signed these pledges and commitments; we want to see action. We have brought together investors, traders, development partners, and financiers, as well as local authorities, to one space, and say, 'Let us come and engage such that we take advantage of the economic opportunities along the corridor."

The Trans-Kalahari Corridor is a critical east-west trade and logistics route connecting the port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, South Africa and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.