Boko and Hichilema to launch Kazungula Bridge Authority
20 Feb 2026
President Advocate Duma Boko and his Zambian counterpart Mr Hakainde Hichilema are expected to launch the Kazungula Bridge Authority, a key milestone for regional integration, on Tuesday.
This launch is subsequent to bilateral talks over the years which resulted with an agreement reached for the authority to be housed in Botswana, with the Chief Executive Officer coming from Zambia.
The launch reaffirms commitment made by the two Heads of State at the inaugural session of Botswana- Zambia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Lusaka last year, where they underscored a paramount resolve to see the authority fully operational.
Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Tiro Kganela said in an interview that the authority would manage operations of the Kazungula One Stop Border Post (OSBP) and further position both countries as global competitors in investment and trade.
The Kazungula OSBP is port of choice for many travellers and truckers doing businesses across the SADC region, he said, pointing out that the authority would unlock more opportunities for Botswana, Zambia and beyond.
Furthermore, he emphasised that the KBA would harmonise customs and immigration operations between the two nations to ensure seamless and efficient movement of people and goods. The spokesperson said Botswana and Zambia have enjoyed a mutual friendship anchored on a shared democratic values and mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
Mr Kganela stated that Botswana and Zambia collaborated in a number of initiatives and shared excellent bilateral relations anchored by long standing historical bonds of solidarity and common cultural heritage.
He said the Kazungula Bridge had significantly contributed to the economies of the member states and promoted trade in the region since its commissioning in May 2021, adding that the KBA would catapult these accomplishments. Mr Kganela also remarked that the technical components of the KBA operationalisation, legal frameworks, and procedures would be divulged at the launch by the two leaders.
He said the authority was a beacon for the people of Botswana and Zambia not just for stimulating economy but also for creating jobs for the people. Botswana and Zambia will hold bilateral ministerial meetings and authority board meetings in Kasane on Monday ahead of the launch. BOPA
Source : BOPA
Author : Portia Keetile
Location : Kazungula
Event : Interview
Date : 20 Feb 2026
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