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AFC names preferred bidders for Zambia Lobito railway

Leading the project as AFC's top executive

Africa Finance Corporation has picked preferred construction bidders for the Zambia Lobito Railway, an 830-kilometre greenfield line meant to carry copper and cobalt from Zambia's Copperbelt to Angola's Atlantic port. Contract talks start in November 2026, with engineering, procurement and construction agreements targeted within eight to 12 weeks.

Updated Nov 2

Notable Quotes

"This is a significant step toward delivery. It's not going to be longer than six to eight months for us to start construction."

from AFC names preferred bidders for Zambia Lobito railway · Updated Nov 2

"What we want to do is build infrastructure that will support the growth of African production."

from AFC names preferred bidders for Zambia Lobito railway · Updated Nov 2