Zambia: K250 Million Choma Roads Upgrade Advancing Steadily

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Zambia

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The K250 million Choma roads upgrade project is advancing steadily in Zambia. The works aim to improve transport infrastructure in the region.

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