OTB Zambia

Building Zambia's Future.

News, projects, awards and jobs from across Zambian construction — celebrating the people, the work and the occasional moment of chaos that defines this industry.

Project of the month

Kafue Bridge reconstruction

All projects
RoadsKafue, LusakaIn progress

A landmark reconstruction of one of the country's most heavily-trafficked river crossings, due for completion in late 2027.

Contractor
Northern Civils Ltd
Client
Road Development Agency
Architect
Brunner & Mvula Engineers
Completion
2027-11
This month's winners

The On The Build Zambia Awards

Best Worker

Esther Mwila

Site supervisor, Northern Civils Ltd

Recognised for outstanding leadership of a 40-strong earthworks crew on the Kafue Bridge reconstruction, with zero recordable incidents over six months.

Best Project

Kabulonga Residences

Mungwi Build Group

For exemplary urban-infill design and delivery, integrating solar PV and locally-sourced cladding without compromising programme.

Best Innovation

Project Sunbrick

Cledan Materials Co-op

A low-carbon compressed earth block produced with solar-cured stabilisation, reducing project embodied carbon by an estimated 40%.

Our partners & sponsors
Cledan Materials
Northern Civils
Mungwi Build
Copperbelt Steel
Studio Mwansa
Brunner & Mvula