Opinion – Unlocking the economic potential of the Lobito Corridor

The economic potential of the Lobito Corridor railway project is currently a key focus area for Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia and other development partners.

Surprisingly, the United States of America (USA) is the main development partner of the Lobito Corridor project, considering their nationalistic philosophy under the banner “America-First”.

The Lobito railway links the mineral-rich western regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Lobito port situated on the western coast of Angola.

Currently, the railway does not have a direct link with Namibia but is located approximately 613 kilometers away from Namibia’s northern railway line in Oshikango.

The 1 300 km railway line stretches from Lobito Port through Huambo, Kuito and Luacano on the Angolan side towards Kolwezi and Chingala in the DRC.