According to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe, the Authority will be responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the Kazungula Bridge, a strategic infrastructure project jointly developed by Zambia and Botswana.
Haimbe described the bridge as a critical transport and trade corridor in Southern Africa, linking the two countries and facilitating connectivity to regional and international markets. He noted that the bridge connects to the North-South Corridor, which extends to Namibia, Zimbabwe and other countries in the region.
“The establishment of the Kazungula Bridge Authority marks a significant milestone in strengthening regional integration, enhancing cross-border efficiency, and promoting economic development for both countries and the wider Southern African region,” Haimbe said.
He added that the development is in line with regional and continental integration frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Southern African Development Community regional infrastructure agenda.
Haimbe further stated that the commissioning aligns with President Hichilema’s priorities of advancing economic diplomacy, promoting intra-African trade and strengthening regional cooperation through strategic infrastructure development.
“It further underscores the long-standing cordial relations and strategic partnership between the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Botswana,” he said.
While in Kasane, President Hichilema is also expected to hold bilateral talks with President Boko. The commissioning ceremony will be preceded by a ministerial bilateral meeting aimed at enhancing cooperation in key sectors of the two countries’ economies.
The President is expected to depart Kasane immediately after concluding his official engagements.
Ba reporter you don’t depend on Haimbe to describe the bridge for you. Describe for us what you’ve seen. Do you run to the Minister of tourism to describe for you the eruption of a volcano? The half-baked professionals we are producing nowadays
They had noone to quote so they created Haimbe describing the bridge