Ilute Solar Project

The Ilute Solar project’s clock is ticking, and our data indicates a 72% chance that the race will kick off in the next 3 months! For Zambia’s ambitious contractors, it’s not a matter of “if?” the next significant opportunity will arise, but “when?”. Following the successful financial close of the Ilute solar project with the […]
Entering Zambia’s booming infrastructure market?

The single biggest risk isn’t in your financial models or engineering plans. It’s hidden in your local supply chain. International EPCs often mistake a registered company for a reliable partner. They look at a project list but don’t verify the actual role played. They accept an equipment list but don’t check for liens or “ghost […]
Zambia’s future is being built today

With a committed $3.5 billion CAPEX pipeline flowing into mining and renewable energy, the opportunity for growth is immense. But for international EPCs and project developers, this opportunity comes with a critical challenge: navigating the local landscape to find reliable, compliant, and world-class construction partners.Meeting local content requirements isn’t just a box to tick—it’s a […]
How Daka & Associates Is De-risking Bids for the Kabwe Central Hospital Rehabilitation — An Ongoing Case

By Eng. L Zulu (Associate) When a national hospital undergoes rehabilitation, the margin for error narrows considerably. Tender evaluators assess far more than price and programme schedules. They require tangible proof that contractors can deliver on their commitments: evidence of qualified personnel, documented planning for worker welfare and statutory costs, and credible plans for rapid, […]