Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

ZiZaBoNa Transmission Interconnector (Livingstone - Katima Mulilo section)

PIDA Code
E.02.07.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of the 231 km / 330 kV Livingstone to Katima Mulilo section of the ZiZaBoNa transmission interconnector, i.e. Zimbabwe-Zambia-Botswana-Namibia. The construction of an interconnector aims to provide high power transmission to in order to relieve congestion on the SAPP grid supply power to the growing demand of Namibia.
Description

<p>ZiZaBoNa creates a new Western Transmission Corridor in Southern Africa, by linking the power systems of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. This part of the project involves the construction of a 231 km / 330 kV transmission interconnector from Livingstone Substation (Zambia) to Zambezi Substation at Katima (Botswana), with a transmission capacity of 300 MW. Here it joins the Caprivi HVDC link.</p>

Capex Cost
55.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool
Zambia - Ministry of Energy
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Zambia Electricity Supply Company
Zambia Office for the Promotion of Private Power Investment
Zimbabwe - Ministry of Energy and Power Development
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
Email
egetahun@outlook.com
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-17.650000
Longitude
25.079800
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Serenje - Nakonde Road Link 3 (Chinsali - Nakonde)

PIDA Code
T.06.03.01.03
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of Link 3 of the Serenje - Nakonde Road between Chinsali and Nakonde in Zambia (208.6 km).
Description

<p>The Serenje-Nakonde project road runs in a north eastern direction from Serenje in Zambia&#39;s Central Province to Nakonde (at the border post between Zambia and Tanzania) in the Northern Province covering a total distance of 611.5 km. The road is divided in 3 links: Link 1: Serenje to Mpika (238.3 km), Link 2: Mpika to Chinsali (164.6 k), Link 3: Chinsali to Nakonde (208.6 km) The Serenje-Nakonde road is part of the Regional Trunk Road Network (RTRN Link 15) as well as the Trans-African Highway Nr 4.</p>

Capex Cost
169.00USD million
Preparation Cost
1.18
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Zambia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Zambia
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Zambia Road Development Agency
UK Department for International Development
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
European Development Fund
African Development Bank
South Africa - Transnet
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
European Development Fund
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-9.990000
Longitude
32.450700
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Serenje - Nakonde Road Link 2 (Mpika - Chinsali)

PIDA Code
T.06.03.01.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of Link 2 of the Serenje - Nakonde Road Link between Mpika and Chinsali in Zambia (164.6 km).
Description

<p>The Serenje-Nakonde project road runs in a north eastern direction from Serenje in Zambia&#39;s Central Province to Nakonde (at the border post between Zambia and Tanzania) in the Northern Province covering a total distance of 611.5 km. The road is divided in 3 links: Link 1: Serenje to Mpika (238.3 km), Link 2: Mpika to Chinsali (164.6m), Link 3: Chinsali to Nakonde (208.6 km) The Serenje-Nakonde road is part of the Regional Trunk Road Network (RTRN Link 15) as well as the Trans-African Highway Nr 4.</p>

Capex Cost
142.00USD million
Preparation Cost
1.24
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Zambia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Zambia
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Zambia Road Development Agency
UK Department for International Development
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
European Development Fund
South Africa - Transnet
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
European Development Fund
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-11.250000
Longitude
31.789000
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Serenje - Nakonde Road Link 1 (Serenje - Mpika)

PIDA Code
T.06.03.01.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading Link 1 (from Serenje to Mpika) of the Serenje - Nakonde Road in Zambia (238.3 km).
Description

<p>The Serenje-Nakonde project road runs in a north eastern direction from Serenje in Zambia&#39;s Central Province to Nakonde (at the border post between Zambia and Tanzania) in the Northern Province covering a total distance of 611.5 km. The road is divided in 3 links: Link 1: Serenje to Mpika (238.3 km), Link 2: Mpika to Chinsali (164.6 k), Link 3: Chinsali to Nakonde (208.6 km) The Serenje-Nakonde road is part of the Regional Trunk Road Network (RTRN Link 15) as well as the Trans-African Highway Nr 4.</p>

Capex Cost
202.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.87
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
Zambia
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Zambia Road Development Agency
UK Department for International Development
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
European Development Fund
South Africa - Transnet
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
European Development Fund
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-12.560000
Longitude
30.845600
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Zambia section)

PIDA Code
E.02.06.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The Mozambique-Zambia Interconnector will consist of a high voltage transmission line from Chipata 330/132/33 kV substation to the proposed Cataxa substation in Mozambique. The transmission voltage will either be 330 kV or 400 kV. The total line length is estimated at 286 km of which 77 km is in Zambia and the rest in Mozambique.
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Station at Songo in Mozambique with the power system of Zambia at Serenje.</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
4.60
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Mozambique, Zambia, Mozambique, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Mozambique, Zambia
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Zambia Electricity Supply Company
Zambia - Ministry of Energy
Email
egetahun@outlook.com
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-14.770000
Longitude
31.970200
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Lusaka - Lilongwe Fibre-optic Link (Zambia section)

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
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Luanda - Lusaka Fibre-optic Link (Zambia section)

PIDA Code
I.02.05.02
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 Zambia section of the fibre optic link between Luanda and Lusaka.
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Zambia, Angola, Zambia, Angola, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Angola, Zambia
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-13.570000
Longitude
26.349100
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Libreville-Bata Road (Equitorial Guineau section)

PIDA Code
T.21.07.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information was not obtained. It will be inserted when project information becomes available. *** Upgrading of Equatorial Guinea section of the road from Libreville to Bata (Equatorial Guinea).
Countries
Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea
Beneficiary Countries
Gabon, Equatorial Guinea
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Kitwe - Chingola Road

PIDA Code
T.06.03.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading and dualisation of the road from Kitwe to Chingola (Zambia).
Description

<p>Upgrading and dualisation of the road from Kitwe to Chingola (Zambia).</p>

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

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Zambia, Zambia, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Zambia
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Zambia Road Development Agency
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-12.680000
Longitude
28.021100
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Chingola - Solwezi Railway Extension

PIDA Code
T.06.04.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Railway
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The project aims to extend the Chingola - Solwezi Railway in Zambia's copperbelt province to the border with Angola at Jimbe. The project also involves the expansion of the Mineral Terminal of Lobito port and the construction of a rail link from Solowezi in Zambia to Luena in Angola to link Zambia"â„¢s Copper belt with the Benguela Railway and Lobito Port.
Description

<p>The project involves the extension of Chingola - Solwezi Railway to the border with Angola at Jimbe, to service new mines in the Copperbelt region. Angola has already commenced construction from Luena on the Lobito Corridor towards Jimbe which lies on the Angola- Zambia border. This project will see full rail service on the Lobito Corridor.</p>

Capex Cost
300.00USD million
Preparation Cost
6.51
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Zambia, Angola, Zambia, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Angola, Zambia
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Southern African Development Community
Zambia Railways
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-12.370000
Longitude
27.044400
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications