Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, 15 March 2025 – GED Africa Ltd, through its local subsidiaries, and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (Zambia) Limited; and STE China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation RD Congo SARLU (CCECC) signed the contract for the construction of a 362 meter cable-stayed bridge that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia over the Luapula River.
The bridge is part of the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project (project) which includes the DRC’s first one stop border post. This signing further solidifies the collaboration between GED Africa and CCECC, having commenced road construction in Zambia and DRC in June 2024.
Tamás Jászberényi, CFO of the Duna Group and Co-CEO of GED Africa, stated, “The bridge itself symbolizes the essence of this project—two countries and a consortium of cultures and experts coming together for the region’s most historic infrastructure development. Duna is proud to reinforce our commitment to all stakeholders in driving economic growth across the region.” The project sponsor is Duna Aszfalt Zrt (Duna Aszfalt), a Hungarian firm bringing access to finance and modern engineering technology to the project.
“We are excited to reach this pivotal milestone in the project,” said Klaus Findt, Co-CEO of GED Africa. “The bridge is not only the cornerstone of this project but a vital enabler of enhanced cross-border trade and mobility. With this extended partnership, we are committed to delivering a world-class structure that meets the highest standards of engineering excellence and safety.”
This unique public-private partnership includes two 25-year concession agreements, spans two countries thus presenting robust legal considerations. This accomplishment required coordination across multiple legal teams and harmonisation with local frameworks.
“This agreement bridges the DRC and Zambia while making provisions for cutting-edge engineering solutions,” said Kimberley Barker, Head of Legal and Compliance at GED Africa. “We thank our public partners, and external counsel, LNP, for their support in reaching this stage.”
Representatives from CCECC Southern Africa, Jacques Liao, Managing Director, and Dean Yang, Executive General Manager, emphasized the importance of collaboration in delivering this critical infrastructure. Jacques Liao stated: “The construction of this bridge will be achieved through close cooperation between GED Africa, Duna Aszfalt, CCECC, and various public and private stakeholders. The project incorporates advanced engineering techniques to ensure durability and safety while adhering to international standards.”
About CCECC
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is a leading player in the global construction landscape, boasting a rich legacy of infrastructure projects and operations across 94 countries and regions. With a presence spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, America, and Oceania, CCECC’s expertise encompasses diverse domains including project contracting, design and consultancy, economic and trade cooperation, railway operation, investment, logistics, and more. Leveraging this extensive footprint and comprehensive suite of capabilities, CCECC brings insight and proficiency to African infrastructure projects.
In the GED Africa Route Project, CCECC’s proven track record in project contracting and civil engineering design will ensure the successful build of the 184 km road, driving progress and connectivity across the region.
About GED Africa Ltd
GED Africa Limited (“GED Africa”) is the investment and project management company of the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project (“Project”), which is a ground breaking infrastructure project combining two 25-year Public-Private Partnership concessions between the subsidiaries of GED Africa Ltd and the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Zambia under separate concession agreements.
The Project consists of the following main elements:
- Modernization, construction and expansion of 184km of road highway
- Construction of a 345m cable-stayed bridge over the border at the Luapula river
- Construction of a one-stop border posts with accompanying warehousing and parking facilities
- Delivery of a tolling system and the associated infrastructure
- Social infrastructure for community development
About the Project Sponsor, The Duna Group:
The Duna Group is a Hungarian conglomerate that owns several infrastructure development and construction companies. Duna Aszfalt Zrt., is the largest construction division in the Duna Group and is responsible for the execution of some of Hungary’s most innovative infrastructure developments.
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