Lusaka - Lilongwe Fibre-optic Link (Zambia section)

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.19.01
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 600 km fibre optic link between Lusaka and Lilongwe (Zambia section).
Description

<p>The project entails the installation of the Zambia section of the 600 km fibre-optic link between Lusaka and Lilongwe: from Lusaka to the border with Malawi.</p>

Capex Cost
2.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.02
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: None Social Risks: None Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Malawi, Zambia, Malawi, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Malawi, Zambia
Stakeholders
Africa ICT Alliances
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Southern African Development Community
Zambia Electricity Supply Company
Email
egetahun@outlook.com
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-14.520000
Longitude
30.537300