Solwezi Area Profile – North-Western Province

Solwezi, the capital of North-Western Province, has rapidly transformed into one of Zambia’s most significant mining and investment hubs. Driven by large-scale copper and gold mining operations—including Kansanshi Mine, Kalumbila (FQM’s Sentinel Mine), and Lumwana—the town has experienced strong economic growth, infrastructure upgrades, and increasing residential development.

With a population drawn from across Zambia and abroad, Solwezi blends local character with a growing cosmopolitan influence. The mining sector continues to anchor the economy, supported by expanding retail, hospitality, education, and transportation networks that serve the region’s workforce and families.

Key Residential Areas

Kansanshi

A popular residential zone close to Kansanshi Mine, featuring modern housing, secure estates, and serviced plots catering largely to mine employees and expatriates.

Stadium Area / Kyawama

Developing suburbs offering a mix of middle-income homes, rental properties, and access to local schools and amenities.

Messengers / Kimiteto

Growing neighbourhoods with residential expansion driven by mining-related population growth.

Mutanda / Manyama (Greater Solwezi Area)

Semi-urban communities along the road towards Kalumbila, increasingly attractive for residential and commercial investment.

Amenities & Facilities

Solwezi’s services have expanded in line with mining-related development:

• Education: Trident Schools (Kalumbila), Solwezi Technical School, Dome International School, and various private academies.
• Healthcare: Solwezi General Hospital, Amina Health Centre, mine-supported clinics, and private health facilities.
• Shopping & Retail: Solwezi City Mall, shops along Independence Avenue, Jet, Pep, Pick n Pay, local markets, hardware suppliers, and hospitality venues.
• Transport: Solwezi Airport with domestic flights, upgraded highways linking Chingola, Mwinilunga, and Kipushi, plus improved bus routes.
• Hospitality: Royal Solwezi Hotel, Kansanshi Hotel, Trident College accommodation facilities, lodges, and restaurants catering to business travellers and mining executives.

Summary

Solwezi is a fast-growing mining and service centre offering strong economic opportunities, expanding suburbs, modern schools and healthcare, and a rising demand for quality housing. Its role as the anchor city of the North-Western Province makes it highly attractive for investors, families, professionals, and businesses linked to Zambia’s mining sector.