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DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development 1

DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, called for an acceleration of the financing process for key infrastructure linked to the corridor. The meeting took place… Read More Here

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The Kazungula Gateway: Unlocking Seamless Trade in Southern Africa

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Constance

Southern Africa is witnessing a major shift in how trade moves across its borders, and at the center of this transformation is the Kazungula Bridge. The opening of the Kazungula Bridge, which connects Zambia and Botswana across the Zambezi River, represents a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and logistics. During the launch of the authority, the President, alongside his Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment to enhancing trade and economic integration between the two neighbours. Spanning 923 metres and constructed at a cost of approximately US$259 million,… Read More Here

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Bridge Collapse Disrupts DRC’s Key Copper Export Route

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

Flooding Collapses Bridge Near Zambia Border, Disrupting Congo’s Major Copper Export Route Severe flooding has cut off one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important copper export routes after a bridge collapsed near the country’s southern border with Zambia. The damage has disrupted the movement of trucks carrying copper from the Central African copperbelt, a critical source of supply for global markets. The collapse occurred just south of the border crossing at Kasumbalesa Border Post, the busiest crossing point between the two countries and a vital gateway for copper… Read More Here

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Kazungula Bridge Authority Commissioned to Drive Regional Integration

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Zambia and Botswana Commission Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Trade on the North–South Corridor Zambia and Botswana have officially commissioned the Kazungula Bridge Authority, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Kazungula Bridge as a vital trade and transport link across the Zambezi River. The milestone was marked during a ceremony in Kasane, underscoring the bridge’s growing role in advancing regional integration and economic development. Speaking at the launch, Hakainde Hichilema described the bridge as more than a national infrastructure project, calling it “a shared asset belonging not only to Zambia… Read More Here

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets

February 15, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

Lobito Atlantic Railway Facilitates First Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets In a landmark milestone for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Trafigura announced the first delivery of copper and cobalt along the corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s deep-water port of Lobito. EGC, a state-owned entity responsible for purchasing cobalt from artisanal producers in the DRC, has partnered with Trafigura, which markets EGC-supplied cobalt globally. EGC CEO Eric Kalala highlighted that using the LAR demonstrates that ethical,… Read More Here

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Zambia, Angola and DRC Agree on Joint Actions to Fast-Track Lobito Corridor

February 8, 2026February 9, 2026 Constance

Zambia, Angola and DRC Move to Accelerate Lobito Corridor as Regional Trade and Jobs Engine Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have agreed on a set of coordinated actions to expedite the development of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic transport and economic route designed to reduce trade costs, boost regional commerce and create jobs across southern and central Africa. The agreement was reached at a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the Angolan government in partnership with the World Bank. The meeting brought together ministers responsible for… Read More Here

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Records New Operational Milestones at End of 2025 and Early 2026

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Lobito Atlantic Railway Sets Traffic and Port Handling Records, Strengthening Lobito Corridor At the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) achieved significant operational milestones, reinforcing the Lobito Corridor’s position as a strategic logistics platform for regional and international trade. In December 2025, LAR recorded its highest monthly throughput to date, handling 37,000 tonnes of cargo across both domestic and international traffic. Building on this momentum, January 2026 marked another landmark achievement when LAR facilitated the arrival of the largest sulfur bulk carrier ever handled… Read More Here

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Ghana Steps Up Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Push to Drive Industrialisation

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Ghana Advances EV Manufacturing Plans with Chinese Automakers to Boost Jobs and Clean Transport Ghana is accelerating its industrialisation agenda with a renewed focus on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, as the government seeks to create jobs, attract foreign investment, and enhance the country’s competitiveness in clean transport. The initiative builds on earlier engagements with Chinese automakers and has now entered a more advanced implementation phase. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on January 21, 2026, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said the government had signed a memorandum… Read More Here

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Tanzania Opens 49km Mbeya Bypass to Boost Regional Trade and Safety

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Constance

Tanzania Completes 49km Mbeya Bypass, Improving Safety and Trade on the Tanzam Highway For decades, the Tanzam Highway has been the key economic artery linking the Port of Dar es Salaam to landlocked Southern African markets. However, the stretch through Mbeya City—especially the steep and hazardous Mlima Nyoka—has long been a major bottleneck. In 2026, Tanzania has addressed this challenge with the launch of a 48.9-kilometre bypass designed to streamline transit and enhance safety. The new Mbeya-Songwe bypass diverts heavy transit traffic away from the city center, avoiding the dangerous… Read More Here

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Global Investment in the Lobito Corridor Surpasses $6 Billion

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Constance

Lobito Corridor Attracts Over $6 Billion as Global Investors Back Africa’s Critical Minerals Route International investor momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to strengthen, with global financial commitments to the strategic regional infrastructure project now exceeding USD 6 billion. Linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, the corridor is increasingly regarded as a cornerstone of Africa’s critical minerals supply chains and regional industrial integration. In December 2025, project stakeholders finalized a USD 535 million financing package to advance implementation.… Read More Here