Lusaka-Lilongwe Fibre-optic Link (Malawi section)

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.19.02
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 600 km fibre optic link between Lusaka and Lilongwe (Malawi section)
Description

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

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
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
Malawi, Malawi, Zambia, Malawi, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Malawi, Zambia
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Malawi - Government of Malawi
Africa ICT Alliances
The Public Private Partnership Commission
World Bank
SimbaNET Malawi Limited
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority
Malawi-Ministry of Information
Civic Education and Communications Technology
African Union Development Agency
World Bank
Email
gah-thew@sadc.int
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-13.880000
Longitude
33.275600