Lusaka - Kinshasa Fibre-optic Link (DRC section)

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.06.02
Project Status
Completed
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of DRC section of the fibre optic link between Lusaka and Kinshasa.
Description

<p>Deployment and implementation of a broadband connectivity link between Kinshasa and Lusaka through the link Muanda-Kinshasa then Kinshasa-Kasumbalesa, afterwards establishes a cross boarder connection operated by Zamtel in Zambia and la Société Congolaise des Postes et des Télécommunications (SCPT) in DRC.</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
DRC - Ministry of Post
Telecommunication and ICT
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-8.220000
Longitude
21.538100