Likasi, Bunkeya & the Southern Mining Corridor

The Southern Mining Corridor, encompassing Likasi, Bunkeya, and surrounding areas, represents one of the most historically significant industrial regions in Central Africa. This corridor showcases the intersection of pre-colonial kingdoms, colonial-era industrial development, and post-independence mining heritage. Bunkeya was the capital of the powerful Yeke Kingdom under M'siri, while Likasi (formerly Jadotville) developed as a planned industrial city supporting large-scale mining operations. Together, they offer a unique journey through royal heritage, industrial history, and the mining heart of Africa.