The Government has officially launched works to construct the Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola Border Road, with the project section being the 59 kilometres Kalabo-Sikongo in Western Province.
Speaking during the launch ceremony in Lusaka today, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Hon. Eng. Charles Lubasi Milupi said the occasion marked a significant milestone following the successful signing of US$50 million loan agreement between the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
“In line with the approved procurement plan, the Government expects construction works to commence immediately upon the procurement of a qualified works contractor,” Hon. Eng Milupi said in a speech read on his behalf by Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Permanent Secretary, Professor Albert Malama.
Speaking at the same occasion, BADEA Representative, Mohamed Mustafa said the project was a symbol of BADEA’s strong partnership with Africa.
Mr. Mustafa said the bank’s total projects investments in Zambia stood at US$ 90 million.
A workshop was also held to formally launch the project and orient officers on BADEA procedures for the procurement of goods and services.
