Infrastructural Development - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

DRC Launches $23 Million Kwango Bridge Project to Strengthen RN1 Trade Corridor 1

DRC Invests $23 Million in New Kwango Bridge to Strengthen Kinshasa Trade Corridor The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched construction of a new $23 million bridge over the Kwango River, a project expected to improve the safety and reliability of the National Road 1 (RN1) and strengthen road connectivity between Kinshasa and several provinces in the country’s interior. Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works John Banza Lunda officially launched the project on September 3, with the new bridge being constructed upstream from the existing structure. New bridge to replace… Read More Here

DRC’s 20 MW Mbombo Hydropower Project Moves Closer to Construction

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Constance

DRC’s 20.08 MW Mbombo Hydropower Project Advances as Financing Nears Close The Democratic Republic of Congo’s 20.08 MW Mbombo hydropower project has moved closer to construction following the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with India’s Angelique International Limited. The project, located near Kananga in Kasaï-Central Province, is being developed by the National Agency for Electrification and Energy Services in Rural and Peri-Urban Areas (ANSER). The plant will comprise four generating units of approximately 5.02 MW each. The EPC agreement, announced on August 4, represents another step… Read More Here

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Haut-Katanga Journalists Visit Provincial Projects as Kazembe Administration Highlights Development Progress

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Haut-Katanga Showcases Government-Funded Infrastructure Projects After First Year of Kazembe Leadership Journalists in Haut-Katanga Province have visited several infrastructure projects financed through the provincial government’s own resources as part of efforts to showcase development progress made during Governor Martin Kazembe Shula’s first year in office. The field visit allowed media professionals to assess ongoing construction and rehabilitation works across the province and gain a better understanding of projects being implemented to improve public infrastructure and services. The inspected projects form part of the provincial government’s development programme, which focuses on… Read More Here

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Zambia’s K360 Million Chikankata Road Upgrade Advances as Construction Reaches 35% Completion

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Chikankata Road Upgrade Reaches 35% Completion as Zambia Expands Southern Province Infrastructure Construction works to upgrade the Chikankata Road in Southern Province to bituminous standard have reached 35% completion, according to the Road Development Agency (RDA). The K360 million project, which commenced in September 2025, is expected to be completed by February 2027. RDA Southern Province Roads Engineer Namalala Chilala said the project is progressing steadily despite facing some implementation challenges. Engineer Chilala said earthworks have been completed on approximately 20 kilometres of the 35-kilometre road, representing significant progress toward… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Highlights Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Progress Under PPP Model

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Zambia President Says US$650 Million Lusaka–Ndola Road Project Advances Without Government Debt Burden President Hakainde Hichilema has highlighted progress on the Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway, saying the project is being delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement without placing a direct financial burden on the Zambian government. The President said the approximately US$650 million project represents a different financing approach from previous plans, which he claimed would have required government funding exceeding US$1 billion. Speaking during a public engagement at 10 Miles, President Hichilema said construction of the dual carriageway is… Read More Here

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DRC Initiates New Review of China-Backed Mining and Infrastructure Cooperation

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Begins Comprehensive Review of China Infrastructure-for-Minerals Partnership to Boost Development Outcomes The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a new review of its strategic infrastructure-for-minerals partnership with China, aiming to assess the implementation of commitments and strengthen the effectiveness of one of the country’s most significant mining agreements. A preparatory meeting for the review was held on July 21, 2026, at the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa and was chaired by Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, Chief of Staff to President Félix Tshisekedi. The meeting brought together key institutions… Read More Here

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DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening

July 18, 2026July 19, 2026 Constance

New DR Congo-Zambia Road Corridor to Ease Trade Bottlenecks with 2027 Opening Target A new transport corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia is expected to open in 2027 if construction remains on schedule. The Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe corridor is being developed under a concession awarded jointly by the two countries to GED Africa and includes a major bridge over the Luapula River, a cross-border road link and a one-stop border post. Located in Haut-Katanga province in the DRC, the project is designed to provide an alternative route to… Read More Here

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Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone-Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance

Livingstone-Sesheke Road Upgrade Begins as Zambia Awards K3.2 Billion Highway Rehabilitation Contracts The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Livingstone-Sesheke Road is set to commence after the Road Development Agency (RDA) awarded contracts worth more than K3.2 billion to upgrade the key transport corridor. The 212-kilometre M10 highway rehabilitation project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Zambia’s tourism centres, border areas and commercial hubs while strengthening road infrastructure in Livingstone, Sesheke, Kazungula and Mwandi districts. The project has been awarded to Sino-Hydro Corporation Limited, in partnership with Nchifar Enterprises Limited, with… Read More Here

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US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance

Zambia’s US$300 Million Kafue Economic Zone Nears Operation, Set to Drive Manufacturing and Job Creation A US$300 million multi-facility economic zone in Kafue, Zambia, is nearing completion and is expected to begin operations soon, marking a major milestone in the country’s industrial development ambitions. The Golden Baobab Multi-Facility Economic Zone has already attracted a number of companies and investors, with some businesses beginning to install machinery and prepare for commercial operations. Once fully operational, the project is expected to become one of Zambia’s largest industrial investment hubs. Construction of the… Read More Here

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China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance

China Expands Investment Cooperation with Namibia in Critical Minerals, Energy and Economic Development China and Namibia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture, infrastructure and critical minerals, following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing. The discussions marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to attract foreign investment, create jobs and diversify its economy. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China for seven days as part of her government’s push to secure investment from one of the world’s largest economies and leading… Read More Here