Ndola

Ndola is an administrative center and industrial city in Copperbelt Province that sits near the Democratic Republic of Congo border. The city functions as a major distribution hub connecting regional trade networks across southern Africa.

The city was founded in 1904 as a trading post by John Edward Stephenson and expanded after Rhodesia Railways arrived in 1907. This rail connection integrated Ndola into the southern African trade network and drove its growth as a key center.

The Copperbelt Museum displays exhibits about regional mining practices, local traditions, and artifacts from the surrounding Lamba and Bemba communities.

The Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport connects Ndola with domestic destinations and international flights to southern African cities. The airport serves as an accessible entry point for visitors arriving in the region.

The Mukuyu Slave Tree and Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial mark two contrasting historical moments in the city's past related to slavery and a 1961 plane crash. These landmarks tell distinct stories that shaped the broader narrative of the region.

Location: Copperbelt Province

Inception: 1904

Elevation above the sea: 1,300 m

Website: http://cityofndola.gov.zm

GPS coordinates: -12.96931,28.63659

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30