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DRC Launches RN1 Upgrade to Boost Trade Corridor with Angola and Open Up Kasai Region 1

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 Constance0 comment

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

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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

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DRC Launches Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Centralise Public Works Services

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Breaks Ground on Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Boost Public Works Coordination On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa laid the foundation stone for the Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo Infrastructure Centre, a strategic complex designed to centralise all public services involved in infrastructure development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fully funded by the Congolese government, the centre will cover an area of 2,549 m² and is designed to accommodate up to 1,400 civil servants, including senior managers. The complex will feature 27 meeting and multipurpose… Read More Here

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DRC Targets $750 Million From First International Bond to Fund Infrastructure

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Plans $750 Million Debut Eurobond as Rising Metal Prices Boost Investor Appeal The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to raise $750 million in April through its first international bond issuance, with proceeds earmarked for infrastructure development, Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said in an interview in Kinshasa. The transaction will represent the first tranche of a broader foreign-currency borrowing programme approved by the Council of Ministers. The programme allows for up to $1.5 billion in international bond issuances through 2026, with the government intending to phase market access… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mining and Solwezi Council Partner on Dual Carriageway Project

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Constance

Kansanshi Mining, Solwezi Council Sign MoU for K104 Million Dual Carriageway Road Project Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the Mitech Boom Gate Road into a dual carriageway, marking a major step forward in improving road infrastructure in Zambia’s Solwezi District. The project is being implemented under a long-standing partnership between the two institutions that dates back to 2017. Under the agreement, Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council will jointly finance the works on a 50–50 cost-sharing… Read More Here

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DRC and Zambia Sign Pact to Accelerate One-Stop Border Posts

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Constance

DRC–Zambia Agreement to Build One-Stop Border Posts Aims to Cut Costs and Boost Regional Trade The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional trade cooperation with the signing of a bilateral agreement on the construction and operation of One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs). The agreement was signed in Lusaka on Thursday, December 4, 2025, by the Congolese Minister of Foreign Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya, and the Zambian Minister of Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, on the sidelines of the 46th meeting of the… Read More Here