Infrastructural Development - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

KCM’s US$5 Million Road Upgrade Project Nears Completion in Chililabombwe and Chingola 1

Konkola Copper Mines Nears Completion of US$5 Million Road Rehabilitation Project in Zambia’s Copperbelt Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has made significant progress on its US$5 million road rehabilitation programme in Chililabombwe and Chingola, with construction works in Chililabombwe approaching completion and road upgrades gathering pace in Chingola. The infrastructure initiative involves the rehabilitation and construction of approximately eight kilometres of roads across the two Copperbelt towns, including 4.1 kilometres in Chililabombwe and 3.9 kilometres in Chingola. The project forms part of KCM’s broader commitment to community development and infrastructure improvement… Read More Here

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US and South Africa Open Talks on Mining and Infrastructure Cooperation Amid Diplomatic Thaw

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance0 comment

US and South Africa Hold High-Level Talks on Critical Minerals, Mining Investment, and Infrastructure Projects The United States and South Africa have initiated early-stage discussions on cooperation in mining, infrastructure, and investment, indicating a potential easing of recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The engagement, held in Johannesburg, was described as the most senior bilateral meeting between Washington and Pretoria this year. The talks centered on opportunities in critical minerals, a sector of growing strategic importance as the US works to reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains for materials… Read More Here

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Angola and Zambia Reaffirm Security and Economic Cooperation at Joint Defence and Security Meeting

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Constance

Angola, Zambia Strengthen Defence and Trade Cooperation, Advance Lobito Corridor and Border Infrastructure Plans The Republic of Angola has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Zambia, with a focus on regional stability, good neighbourliness, and expanded strategic cooperation. The position was outlined during the official opening of the Ministerial Meeting of the 34th Angola–Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security held in Luanda. Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, said Angola’s foreign policy remains anchored in dialogue, mutual respect, and collaboration with neighbouring states. He described… Read More Here

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FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance

Solwezi Rising: The Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade and the New Face of Urban Growth Over the past decade, Solwezi has undergone a steady transformation from a quiet provincial town into one of Zambia’s fastest-growing economic centres. At the heart of this growth has been the sustained presence and investment of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), whose operations have increasingly extended beyond mining into infrastructure development that supports the town’s expansion. As economic activity rises, so too does the demand for modern infrastructure capable of sustaining industry and a growing population. FQM… Read More Here

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DRC Launches RN1 Upgrade to Boost Trade Corridor with Angola and Open Up Kasai Region

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 Constance

DRC Starts $175M RN1 Road Upgrade to Boost DRC–Angola Trade Corridor and Improve Infrastructure Across Kasai Region The Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, officially launched paving works on National Road 1 (RN1) on April 5, 2026, marking a major step in upgrading a key transport artery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The works cover the stretch between Kananga and the Kakangayi River in Kabeya-Kamwanga territory, forming part of the broader DRC–Angola transnational economic corridor designed to enhance trade between the Kasai region and Angola.… Read More Here

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Transport Infrastructure Takes Center Stage at DRC–Angola Economic Forum

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 Constance

Lobito Corridor Project Seen as Key to Regional Integration and Trade Growth in Southern Africa At the third Economic Forum between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, transport and communication infrastructure emerged as a central lever for accelerating regional integration and reducing the outward orientation of national economies. Gathered around the theme “Sub-regional Infrastructure Development Strategy: How to Strengthen Integration and Minimize External Dependence,” experts, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders reached a shared conclusion: without efficient and interconnected transport networks, Southern Africa will struggle to unlock its full… Read More Here

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DRC Signs Deal to Build Strategic Dry Port in Kwala, Tanzania

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance

DRC Signs Concession for Kwala Dry Port in Tanzania to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade The Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing its strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness by developing new logistics infrastructure aimed at improving the efficiency of its import and export supply chains. Authorities in Kinshasa have signed a concession agreement with Boston Developers Ltd for the construction of a dry port in Kwala, Tanzania, a project designed to streamline cargo handling and reduce the logistical bottlenecks affecting Congolese trade. The initiative is being led by… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Infrastructural Development

ZCCM-IH to Construct Access Roads at Kikonge Mine as Govt Moves to Formalise Artisanal Mining

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

ZCCM-IH Begins Kikonge Mine Access Roads in Mufumbwe as Zambia Cracks Down on Illegal Mining and Strengthens Artisanal Sector ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is set to commence construction of access roads at Kikonge Mine in Mufumbwe District, marking a significant step in the Government’s efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and restore order in the area. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, said the development underscores the Government’s commitment to structured, transparent and regulated mining operations, particularly in areas affected by illegal mining. Kabuswe warned that… Read More Here

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DRC President Inspects Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji “Road of Hope” as Key Infrastructure Project Advances

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 Constance

President Tshisekedi Reviews Progress on 230-Kilometer Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji Road, Boosting Regional Trade On Monday, January 26, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi visited Kasai-Central to inspect the ongoing construction of the Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji road, a 230-kilometer strategic transport corridor, being developed by the Sino-Congolese Infrastructure Company (SISC SA). The President was welcomed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, and received technical briefings from Nicolas Nzau Nzau, Director General of the Congolese Agency for Major Works (ACGT), the delegated project owner. The BK control mission was also present to oversee… Read More Here

International Infrastructural Development

AfDB Approves Reallocation of $98 Million to Complete Strategic Road Corridor in Western Tanzania

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

African Development Bank Redirects $98 Million to Upgrade Bulamata–Uvinza Road, Boosting Regional Trade in Western Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved the reallocation of US$98 million in project savings to finance the completion of a key road infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity in western Tanzania. The decision, endorsed by the AfDB Boards of Directors on 10 December 2025, allows unused funds from the completed Transport Sector Support Programme to be redirected to the Bulamata–Uvinza Road Upgrading Project (Lot B). The total cost of the project… Read More Here