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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86965, member: 27"]
A new cross-border power structure is about to take charge of the Kazungula Bridge, locking Botswana and Zambia into tighter trade teamwork.

Kazungula Bridge Authority launch
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[*]Duma Gideon Boko and Hakainde Hichilema will co-host the rollout.
[*]The ceremony takes place on February 24, 2026, at Kazungula Landing Bay.
[*]Chobe District will host officials and regional stakeholders.
[*]Leaders plan to spotlight integration and infrastructure growth.
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Joint control over bridge operations
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[*]Authority will run maintenance and daily bridge management.
[*]Structure locks in shared oversight between Botswana and Zambia.
[*]Dedicated body aims to secure long-term sustainability.
[*]Coordinated governance targets smoother service for traders and travelers.
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Trade corridor impact across the region
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[*]Kazungula Bridge spans the Zambezi River at the border.
[*]Route ties Southern Africa to Central Africa transport networks.
[*]The bridge slashes cargo transit delays from old ferry crossings.
[*]Businesses gain faster supply chains and lower logistics bills.
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