- China recently proposed a USD $1B upgrade of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority’s 1067mm-gauge line from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri-Mposhi, Zambia. This particular area of Zambia is a nutrient-rich “copper belt,” which may explain China’s support.
- The U.S government recently confirmed financial support for the re-development of the 1744km Lobito Corridor, with the ambitious plan spanning three countries (Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo).
- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said the U.S.-backed project to connect Zambia’s copper mines to Angola’s port offers the nation a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity.
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