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The construction of the Kasomeno-Mwenda toll road and Luapula Bridge that will connect Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to begin in March this year.
The Kasomeno road (in Katanga) and Mwenda (Luapula) will be constructed to end the Kasumbalesa congestion once and for all.
The road link will cut the traveling distance between the port of Dar Es Salaam and Lubumbashi by close to 300 kilometers.
This announcement follows the signing of a joint communique by Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that compels the two countries to stick to timelines set.
The joint communique which was signed contained a matrix of resolutions which were arrived at following the three days of engagements by the joint technical committee which has been meeting for the last three days.
DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi says his government is committed to working with Zambia to actualise the Kasomeno-Mwenda toll road and Luapula bridge project.
Mr. Tshisekedi said the project which was being promoted by GED Africa and Duna Aszfalt of Hungry would offer economic benefits to both countries, hence the need to implement it.
The Head of State has since directed his government officials to collaborate with their Zambian counterparts to ensure that the groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place within the next three months.
Congolese President was speaking when Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa, Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Vincent Mwale and Zambia’s Ambassador to that country Friday Nyambe paid a courtesy call on him.
The Minister of National Development Planning Honourable Alexander Chiteme, MP, this week handed over 20 motor vehicles and a speed boat to 16 districts in Luapula, Muchinga, Northern Provinces where the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) Project, which is focusing on combating climate change, is being implemented.
The Minister also launched the 2020 Budget Analysis Report on National Budget Allocations and disbursements to climate smart programes and projects.
Speaking at the joint handover and launch ceremony in Lusaka, Mr. Chiteme said the vehicles and a speed boat is aimed at easing transportation as well as ensure efficient and effective delivery of project outputs in Luapula, Muchinga, Northern Provinces.