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Haut-Katanga Journalists Visit Provincial Projects as Kazembe Administration Highlights Development Progress 1 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
Zambia’s K360 Million Chikankata Road Upgrade Advances as Construction Reaches 35% Completion 2 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
President Hichilema Highlights Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Progress Under PPP Model 3 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
DRC Initiates New Review of China-Backed Mining and Infrastructure Cooperation 4 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening 5 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

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

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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
Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone-Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity 6 Mining in Zambia Economy Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion 7 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure 8 International Economy Energy Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
KCM Launches New Weighbridge at Nchanga Open Pit to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Safety 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Infrastructural Development 

KCM Launches New Weighbridge at Nchanga Open Pit to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Safety

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Konkola Copper Mines Commissions US$135,000 Nchanga Open Pit Weighbridge to Improve Efficiency and Traffic Flow Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc has commissioned a new US$135,000 weighbridge at the Nchanga Open Pit aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing traffic flow and supporting the movement of materials within the mine. The commissioning ceremony opened with a safety briefing by Sydney Chikwamo, Safety Manager for Hanhe, who stressed the importance of effective traffic management around the facility. He noted that increased truck movements require stronger safety measures to prevent incidents and ensure smooth… Read More Here
Kinshasa Faces Major Road Infrastructure Gap as Government Accelerates National Development Projects 10 Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

Kinshasa Faces Major Road Infrastructure Gap as Government Accelerates National Development Projects

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Kinshasa Has Only 1,000 km of Developed Roads Despite Need for 6,000 km, Says Infrastructure Minister KINSHASA – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital is facing a significant shortage of road infrastructure, with only a fraction of the urban road network required to support its rapidly growing population. According to Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works John Banza, Kinshasa currently has approximately 1,000 kilometers of developed roads, compared to an estimated requirement of 6,000 kilometers. This means that only about 17% of the city’s road infrastructure needs have been met.… Read More Here

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