Kokeb delivers robust civil infrastructure that forms the backbone of economic activity. From road construction across hundreds of kilometres to drainage systems, industrial hardstands, and bridges — our civil engineering capability is both broad and technically deep.
We are experienced in working in remote and logistically challenging environments — particularly within the mining regions of Northwestern Province — and this experience sets us apart from contractors who operate only in urban or easily accessible areas. Mining clients, government agencies, and logistics operators choose Kokeb because we can deliver where others cannot.
As an NCC Grade I certified contractor in civil engineering, Kokeb meets the highest classification for civil construction works under Zambia's National Council for Construction. This certification is mandatory for many large government and mining contracts and assures clients of our technical systems, qualified personnel, and financial capacity to execute significant programmes.
Core Civil Engineering Disciplines
Road Construction & Rehabilitation
Gravel, bitumen seal, access roads, and internal road networks for mining, industrial, and government clients.
Bulk Earthworks & Site Preparation
Cut and fill, bulk excavation, land clearing, and ground improvement to specification in all terrain types.
Drainage & Stormwater Systems
Channels, culverts, catchpits, and flood management structures designed for local hydrology and climate conditions.
Bridges & Structural Civil Works
Box culverts, pipe crossings, bridge structures, and river crossings to engineering and regulatory standards.
Industrial Hardstands & Pavements
Plant slabs, laydown areas, haul roads, and hardstand areas designed for heavy vehicle loads and long service life.
Water & Sanitation Infrastructure
Water supply pipelines, reticulation networks, sewer lines, and treatment systems for industrial and community use.
Road construction is the foundational capability of Kokeb's civil division. We have delivered over 100 kilometres of road works across Zambia — from gravel access tracks for remote mining sites to major arterial road rehabilitation programmes.
Road Construction Types
Gravel Roads
Formation, shaping, gravelling, and compaction of gravel roads to engineering specifications for mining and rural access applications.
Bitumen Seal Roads
Preparation, priming, and application of single and double bitumen seal surfaces for higher-traffic road environments.
Road Rehabilitation
Assessment and upgrade of deteriorated road surfaces — reshaping, regravelling, drainage restoration, and surface treatment to extend road life.
Internal Mine Road Networks
Design and construction of internal mine haul roads, access roads, and plant area road networks to mining operational standards.
Geometric Design & Setting Out
Road geometry setting out, horizontal and vertical alignment, superelevation, and sight distance compliance for all road types.
Road Drainage Works
Side drains, turnouts, mitre drains, drifts, and culverts that protect road surfaces from water damage across all terrain.
Working in Remote Environments
Unlike many civil contractors who operate exclusively in urban areas, Kokeb has extensive experience delivering road programmes in remote and logistically challenging locations — including areas with limited fuel infrastructure, minimal accommodation options, and difficult seasonal access. We mobilise self-sufficiently, maintain our own plant, and manage programmes under conditions that many contractors find prohibitive.
Scale Delivery: Kokeb's civil teams have demonstrated the capacity to operate multiple working fronts simultaneously across large linear road programmes — a critical capability for clients with tight construction windows or phased programme requirements.
Bulk earthworks and drainage infrastructure form the foundation upon which all other construction activity depends. Kokeb has the equipment, experience, and technical discipline to deliver large-scale earthworks and complex drainage systems to engineering specification.
Earthworks Capabilities
Bulk Excavation
Large-volume excavation for basements, platforms, ponds, channels, and site preparation using tracked excavators and rigid-frame trucks.
Cut & Fill Balancing
Earthworks designed to minimise haul distances and imported fill — optimising programme cost and schedule efficiency through accurate volume analysis.
Land Clearing & Grubbing
Clearing of natural bush, tree removal, stump grubbing, and topsoil stripping to prepare sites for development in all terrain types.
Engineered Fill Placement
Controlled placement and compaction of fill material in layers to specified density — tested and documented throughout to engineering QA standards.
Retaining Structures
Retaining walls, gabions, and slope stabilisation works to manage cut faces, embankments, and sensitive ground conditions safely.
Slope Stabilisation
Assessment and treatment of unstable slopes — benching, drainage, geotextiles, and vegetation for long-term stability in challenging terrain.
Drainage & Stormwater
Effective drainage is critical to the performance and longevity of all infrastructure in Zambia's climate. Our drainage engineering capability includes: open channel and lined channel design and construction; culvert sizing, supply, and installation; catchpit, manhole, and inspection chamber construction; stormwater retention ponds and attenuation features; and drainage integration with road and building works. All drainage works are designed to account for local rainfall intensity, catchment area, and permissible head levels.
River crossings, bridge structures, and box culverts present some of the most technically demanding challenges in civil infrastructure delivery. Kokeb has the engineering expertise and structural construction experience to deliver these works safely, to specification, and within programme.
Structural Civil Capabilities
Box Culverts
Precast and in-situ box culvert installation for major drainage crossings and access road stream crossings at all load classes.
Pipe Crossings
Armco pipe and concrete pipe crossings for drainage and access — sized to hydraulic requirements and installed to pavement standards.
Concrete Bridge Structures
Reinforced concrete bridge decks, abutments, wing walls, and approach fills for permanent crossing structures on public and mine roads.
River Crossing Management
Temporary access management, coffer dams, diversion channels, and dewatering during river crossing construction in seasonal conditions.
Industrial Hardstands
Reinforced concrete hardstands and pavements designed for heavy static and dynamic loads — plant slabs, laydown areas, and workshop aprons.
Foundations & Plinths
Strip, pad, and raft foundations for buildings, equipment, tanks, and plant structures to structural engineer specifications.
Quality & Engineering Standards
All structural civil works are delivered under engineering oversight with full materials testing, compaction testing, and concrete cube testing recorded throughout. Kokeb maintains QA documentation for every structural element — providing clients with a full record of what was built, when, and to what standard. This documentation is essential for asset management, maintenance planning, and handover to operations teams.
Kokeb's civil division operates its own plant and equipment fleet — enabling rapid mobilisation without dependence on external hire. This self-sufficiency is a significant advantage in remote locations where equipment availability can be unreliable and hire costs prohibitive.
Civil Plant Fleet Includes
- Tracked excavators — multiple sizes for excavation, trenching, and loading operations
- Motor graders — for road shaping, gravel spreading, and fine grading operations
- Smooth drum vibratory rollers — for subgrade, base, and bitumen compaction
- Padfoot vibratory rollers — for engineered fill layer compaction to specification
- Front-end loaders — for material handling, loading, and stockpile management
- Tipper trucks — rigid-frame and articulated trucks for bulk earthworks and material haulage
- Water bowser — dust suppression, compaction water, and site amenity supply
- Concrete mixer trucks and concrete batching capability
- Survey equipment — total stations, GPS, and levels for setting out and QA
Maintenance & Reliability
Our plant is maintained under a formal preventative maintenance programme — with daily pre-shift inspections, scheduled service intervals, and a parts procurement system that minimises unplanned downtime. On-site mechanical support is included in major projects. This maintenance discipline is what allows Kokeb to maintain programme productivity in remote environments where breakdowns have no easy solutions.
Our civil engineering track record spans some of Zambia's most demanding and strategically significant infrastructure programmes. The following case studies demonstrate the depth and scale of our delivery capability.
Solwezi–Kipushi Road Programme — In partnership with China State Engineering and Construction Limited (CSECC), Kokeb delivered hundreds of kilometres of road opening, grading, and upgrading throughout Northwestern Province. This was one of the largest road programmes in the region's history. Our civil teams worked across multiple fronts simultaneously — demonstrating the scale, logistics management, and programme discipline required for large linear infrastructure delivery under demanding conditions.
Range of Completed Civil Works
- Access road construction for Tier 1 mining clients in Northwestern Province and the Copperbelt
- Internal mine road networks and hardstand areas for copper mining operations
- Drainage improvement works for industrial facility clients
- Site preparation including bulk earthworks and platform establishment for building projects
- River crossing and box culvert installation on rural road programmes
- Water supply pipeline installation for mining communities and industrial facilities
- Retaining wall construction and slope stabilisation on hillside sites
- Industrial hardstands and plant slab construction for warehouse and depot clients
Client Sectors
Mining & Resources
Kansanshi, Sentinel (Kalumbila), and associated contractors — the primary growth corridor for civil works in Zambia.
Government & Public Sector
Road agencies, district councils, and public infrastructure programmes requiring reliable, NCC-certified contractors.
Logistics & Industrial
Depot developments, hardstands, and access infrastructure for logistics operators and industrial facility owners.
International Contractors
Joint venture and subcontract relationships with international contractors who require a capable, compliant local partner.
We welcome enquiries from project owners, mine operators, government agencies, and international contractors with civil infrastructure requirements in Zambia. Our team will respond promptly with relevant experience and indicative approach.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
- Project location and approximate scale or extent
- Type of civil works required (roads, earthworks, drainage, structures, or combination)
- Client type and any contracting framework (direct, JV, or subcontract)
- Anticipated start date or tender timeline
- Any certification or prequalification requirements
- Contact details for the relevant project manager or procurement team
Kokeb holds NCC Grade I certification for civil engineering works. We can provide prequalification documentation, company profiles, SHEQ systems evidence, and references upon request. Contact us at info@kokebenterprises.com or call +260 97 409 4000.