Lusaka - Kinshasa Fibre-optic Link (Zambia section)

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.06.01
Project Status
Active
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 Zambia section of the fibre optic link between Lusaka and Kinshasa.
Description

<p>The project involves the construction of a fibre optic network from Lusaka to Kasumbalesa a town at the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Liquid Telecommunication Group
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-13.840000
Longitude
28.247200