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The Kasomeno-Mwenda Road Project which links the DRC to Africa’s east coast through Zambia’s Nakonde border and Tanzania, is poised to become the shortest route connecting the DRC to the Indian Ocean, opening up vast trade opportunities. This was inaugurated jointly by the President of Zimbabwe Hakainde Hichilema and the President of the DRC Antoine Félix Tshisekedi.
The Kasomeno-Mwenda Road Project which links the DRC to Africa’s east coast through Zambia’s Nakonde border and Tanzania, is poised to become the shortest route connecting the DRC to the Indian Ocean, opening up vast trade opportunities. This was inaugurated jointly by the President of Zimbabwe Hakainde Hichilema and the President of the DRC Antoine Félix Tshisekedi.
The Kasomeno-Mwenda Road Project signifies Zambia’s dedication to enhancing connectivity and economic integration in the region while fostering economic growth through innovative Public Private Partnerships (PPP). President Hichilema stressed that this approach not only alleviates fiscal pressure but also encourages private-sector involvement in Zambia’s economic development.
This initiative links the DRC to Africa’s east coast through Zambia’s Nakonde border and Tanzania and is poised to become the shortest route connecting the DRC to the Indian Ocean, opening up vast trade opportunities. More than 400 trucks are expected to utilize the Luapula River Bridge, providing a crucial trade link between Luapula province in Zambia and Lubumbashi in the DRC.
In addition to facilitating trade and economic growth, the Kasomeno-Mwenda Road and Bridge Project holds the promise of job creation and infrastructure development. The local communities, particularly in Mwense, are set to benefit from increased economic activity in the region and job opportunities during the construction phase.
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The collaborative effort behind this project involves Zambia, the DRC, and Hungary’s GED Africa, President Hichilema also called upon GED Africa to prioritize the use of local materials and the employment of local people, particularly youth and women, further emphasizing the project’s commitment to community involvement and empowerment.
