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DRC Targets $750 Million From First International Bond to Fund Infrastructure 1

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

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Angola Completes First 100 km of EN-250, Linking Luau and Luacano Along the Lobito Corridor

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 Constance

Luau and Luacano Connected by Road for the First Time After EN-250 Paving Luacano – The municipalities of Luau and Luacano, located in Angola’s newly established Moxico Leste province, are now connected by road for the first time following the completion of nearly 100 kilometers of asphalt on National Road (EN) 250. EN 250 forms part of the strategic Lobito Corridor, linking the provinces of Moxico Leste, Moxico, Bié, Huambo and Benguela. The road is considered vital to national and regional development, supporting key infrastructure such as the Benguela Railway… Read More Here

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Zambia Launches Western Corridor Transformation Project to Boost Regional Trade and Infrastructure

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Constance

President Hichilema Officiates Groundbreaking of Western Corridor Road Project to Unlock Zambia’s Economic Potential His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Western Corridor Transformation Project, marking the official start of a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative with Western Corridor Limited (WCL). The SPV is jointly owned by BeefCo Limited and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Limited. The ceremony, held in Kasempa, was attended by senior government officials, including Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Mr. Chipoka Mulenga,… Read More Here

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Africa Finance Corp to Launch Bids for Zambia-Angola Railway Linking Copper Mines to Lobito Port

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 Constance

New Zambia-Angola Railway to Boost Copper Exports and Create Jobs, Says Africa Finance Corp The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to issue bids in the coming months for the construction of a new railway connecting Zambia’s copper-rich region to the Angolan port of Lobito, a move set to strengthen regional trade and infrastructure. According to Samaila Zubairu, AFC President, the tender will be divided into three parts, covering: Construction of rail links in Zambia, Construction of rail links in Angola, and Provision of rolling stock and railway systems. Groundbreaking for… Read More Here

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Pushes for Swift Completion of Road Projects Ahead of Rainy Season

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 Constance

DR Congo Races to Complete Road Infrastructure Projects Before Rainy Season, Says PM Judith Suminwa Kinshasa, DR Congo — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has reaffirmed her commitment to accelerating the completion of ongoing road infrastructure projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo before the onset of the rainy season. During the 57th Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday in Kinshasa, the Prime Minister reminded cabinet members of the key recommendations made during a strategic session on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This session, held at the Prime Minister’s Office,… Read More Here

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Angola Secures €75 Million from AFC to Build 186 Bridges and Upgrade National Roads

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Constance

Angola Accelerates Infrastructure Growth with €75 Million Boost from Africa Finance Corporation Angola has received a significant boost to its transportation infrastructure, with the disbursement of €75 million from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This funding is part of an €85 million sovereign facility designed to transform the country’s national road network. The investment will support the construction of 186 priority bridges and strategic upgrades to key national roads. These initiatives are aligned with Angola’s National Development Plan (2023–2027), which aims to modernize infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and stimulate economic growth.… Read More Here

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DRC Launches $257 Million Railway Modernization Project to Boost Regional Connectivity

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Constance

DRC Signs $257M Railway Deal to Modernize Kisangani–Ubundu Line and Boost Regional Trade The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step toward revitalizing its national railway network with the signing of a $257 million concession contract on Friday, July 4, 2025. The agreement focuses on the rehabilitation and modernization of the 115-kilometer Kisangani–Ubundu railway line in the country’s northeast. The official signing ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communication Channels, and Accessibility. The event marked the formal launch of the… Read More Here

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TFM Finalizes Major Railway Diversion to Boost Mining Operations in Fungurume

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Constance

On June 25, 2025, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) officially completed the technical handover of a key infrastructure project: the nearly 4-kilometer diversion of the RR2 railway section within its mining concession. This rerouting, fully funded by TFM, enables access to new strategic mineral deposits critical to the company’s expansion. Initiated in 2021, the project was driven by the need to realign the existing railway operated by the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer du Congo (SNCC), which intersected with a significant portion of the newly identified deposit. With the approval… Read More Here