By Philip Sinkala The $55 million Kalabo–Sikongo–Angola border road project has been plunged into controversy as the Zambian government fails to show any physical progress despite contracting a $50 million loan from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) nearly two years ago. Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, acting on behalf of the Zambian government, signed the $50 million loan agreement in October 2024, of which the state was expected to contribute an additional $5 million to link Western Province to the Angolan border. According to the official project brief seen by the Zambian Business Times – ZBT...
This content is only available for active subscribers. Subscribe now to get full access.
