Mabeo in crunch talks over Kazungula bridge impasse

Construction of the Kazungula Bridge has reportedly been stopped
Construction of the Kazungula Bridge has reportedly been stopped

Officials from both Botswana and Zambian governments will hold an emergency meeting next week over an injunction by Zambian mining company, Chilibwe Mine, against Kazungula Bridge contractors, Daewoo Engineering Company.

Last week, Chilibwe filed an injunction to restrain contractors, Daewoo Engineering Company from excavating quarry on its land, which is being used in the construction of the 923-metre long bridge.

According to Zambian media, Southern Province Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu confirmed that the injunction had halted the construction of the bridge, although the Minister of Transport and Communications, Tshenolo Mabeo said construction was still ongoing.

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