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{{Location map|Zambia|lat=-11.95|long=28.73333|width=220|caption=Location of Chembe}} | {{Location map|Zambia|lat=-11.95|long=28.73333|width=220|caption=Location of Chembe}} | ||
'''Chembe''' is a small town in [[Milenge District]] of the [[Luapula Province]] of [[Zambia]], which owes its existence to being the site of the '''Chembe Ferry''' across the [[Luapula River]] dividing Zambia and the | '''Chembe''' is a small town in [[Milenge District]] of the [[Luapula Province]] of [[Zambia]], which owes its existence to being the site of the '''Chembe Ferry''' across the [[Luapula River]] dividing Zambia and the Congo Pedicle territory of DR Congo. The ferry connects the principal Luapula highway to the [[Congo Pedicle road]], a dirt highway maintained by Zambia through Congolese territory to link [[Mansa, Zambia|Mansa]] to the [[Copperbelt]]. | ||
With peace in the Congo, in 2007 construction started of the 350-metre ''Chembe Bridge'' to by-pass the ferry, due for completion in 2008. Subsequent paving of the Pedicle road will do much to improve trade through the town. | With peace in the Congo, in 2007 construction started of the 350-metre ''Chembe Bridge'' to by-pass the ferry, due for completion in 2008. Subsequent paving of the Pedicle road will do much to improve trade through the town. | ||
