Title: National Road No. 1 between Kananga and Kalambambuji: a major step forward in opening up the region
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently experiencing a major development of its road infrastructure. One of the most recent achievements is the opening of 93 km of National Road No. 1 between Kananga and Kalambambuji. This new link to the port of Lobito in Angola is a significant step forward in opening up the region, thus facilitating cross-border trade with Angola. In this article, we will explore the details of this new road and its impact on the local economy.
An essential opening up project:
The construction of national road n°1 between Kananga and Kalambambuji is a major initiative within the framework of the plan to open up the Kasaï area in the DRC. For many years, this central region of the country was isolated and depended mainly on roads passing through Haut-Katanga and Kongo Central to open up to the outside. However, the proximity to the port of Lobito in Angola provided an important logistical opportunity for cross-border trade.
President Tshisekedi’s vision:
This new road, known as the “road of hope”, is the response of the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, to the expectations of the population of the Kasaï area. President Tshisekedi stressed the strategic importance of this link to the port of Lobito, thus making it possible to strengthen trade between Angola and the DRC. This vision aims to foster the economic development of the region and create new opportunities for local communities.
Work progress :
The Arabcontractor company is responsible for the execution of the construction works of this road. During a recent inspection visit, the governor of Kasai Central province, John Kabeya Shikayi, welcomed the progress made, with the opening of 93 km of the road between Kananga and Kalambambuji. This advance now allows a direct connection to the port of Lobito to be established, thus facilitating the transport of goods and stimulating cross-border trade.
The economic benefits:
The opening of this new section of the national road n°1 presents many economic advantages for the region. First, it promotes the development of cross-border trade by facilitating the export of Congolese products to Angola and the import of goods from Angola. This will stimulate trade and contribute to the economic growth of the Kasai area.
In addition, this new route will reduce transport costs by avoiding longer and more expensive journeys through other provinces. This will benefit local businesses by improving their competitiveness in national and international markets..
Conclusion :
The opening of 93 km of National Road No. 1 between Kananga and Kalambambuji represents a major step forward in opening up the Kasai space region in the DRC. This new connection to the port of Lobito in Angola opens new economic opportunities for the region, facilitating cross-border trade and stimulating economic growth. Thanks to the vision of President Tshisekedi and the work carried out by the Arabcontractor company, this new road of hope is becoming a reality that benefits the entire population of the region