PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the Lobito Corridor is a once in a generation project which, when utilised effectively, can dramatically change Africa’s economy. And United States President Joe Biden’s Senior Advisor Amos Hochstein says the Lobito Corridor will break ground in 2026 and be operational before 2028. Speaking during the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Lobito Corridor Private Sector Investment Forum which has attracted over 250 business leaders from across the world, Thursday, President Hichilema said the project was important because it would connect Zambia’s rail network. “We’ll work together with our global partners; US, EU, G-7, G-20. This is one which I consider a step change, not a gradual one. When we manage this corridor well, the impact...

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