Country
Angola; Zambia
Sector
Infrastructure
Intelligence Type
Procurement
Status / Stage
Evaluation
Estimated Value
USD Billion (approx. total project) 4
Confidence
Reported
Latest Development
Nine EPC contractors from multiple countries visited the Zambia site and submitted bids in May 2026 for the ~800km Angola-to-Zambia Copperbelt greenfield railway. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) as lead developer is evaluating bids while continuing Q3 2026 fundraising. EPC award is conditional on financial close targeted Q1 2027. Angola branch line (Luacano to Jimbe) commenced construction January 27, 2026.
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