Nzolana Road: A new path for the development of Kinshasa
November 16, 2023
President Thisekedi recently inaugurated the Nzolana road, linking the communes of Ngaliema and Mont-Ngafula to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This project, financed by Sino-congolaise des mines (SICOMINES) as part of the Chinese contract, is of great importance for the development of the Congolese capital.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Director General of SICOMINES, Nico Nzau, underlined the importance of this collaboration between Chinese companies and the Congolese side. He also mentioned the desire of the parties involved to reduce the delivery time, from May 2024 to December 31, 2023.
This new road will open up the districts of Mama Yemu, Punga, Bumba and Gombe Kipusa, thus offering new development prospects for these areas which were previously difficult to access. The work, which began in October 2022, made it possible to connect the communes of Kitambo, Mont-Ngafula and Ngaliema via the districts of Malweka and Sanga-Mamba.
The inauguration of the Nzolana road is a major step forward for Kinshasa, as it will promote the mobility of residents, economic development and access to essential services such as hospitals, schools and shops.
The benefits of this project are already palpable, and residents of the neighborhoods served by the new road express their gratitude to President Thisekedi for his involvement in the completion of this work.
The Nzolana road is a concrete example of the importance of international partnerships in infrastructure development in Africa. Thanks to collaboration with SICOMINES, the DRC can benefit from financing and technical skills for the realization of large-scale projects.
This inauguration marks a turning point in improving the quality of life of the inhabitants of Kinshasa and demonstrates the efforts made by the Congolese government to stimulate the economic and social development of the country.
Through initiatives such as the construction of the Nzolana road, the DRC is positioning itself as a key player in the transformation of its country and aspires to a better future for its citizens.