Kolwezi Children's Park

The Children's Park in Kolwezi is a significant social infrastructure project in the capital of Lualaba Province, globally recognized as a hub for cobalt and copper mining. Over recent decades, Kolwezi has experienced rapid population growth, intensifying the demand for planned urban green spaces and leisure facilities. The park provides a safe haven for the children of mining workers, offering a controlled environment for play away from industrial zones and heavy mining vehicle traffic. This recreational area symbolizes the ongoing urbanization of the region and municipal efforts to enhance the standard of living in a city defined by resource extraction. In addition to modern playground equipment, the park features areas for sports and community cultural gatherings. The maintenance and development of such public spaces are often supported through corporate social responsibility partnerships between the city and local mining firms. For the community, the park serves as a vital 'green lung,' providing a stark contrast to the reddish earth and open-pit mines that characterize the surrounding landscape.

Nearby cities

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is the mining capital of the DR Congo and the second-largest city, located in the southeastern part of the country.

Likasi

Likasi is a major industrial city in the Upper Katanga Province, significantly involved in the processing of minerals.

Kipushi

Kipushi is a town in the Upper Katanga Province, situated right on the border with Zambia, known for its deep mine.

Kambove

Kambove is a historical mining town in Haut-Katanga province.

Pweto

Pweto is located at the northern end of Lake Mweru on the border with Zambia.

Kasumbalesa

Kasumbalesa is a border town in Upper Katanga Province, serving as a vital crossing point between DR Congo and Zambia.

Sakania

Sakania is the southernmost town of the DR Congo on the border with Zambia.

History & landmarks

University of Lubumbashi (Belvédère)

The distinctive campus buildings of the University of Lubumbashi, a center for education in the south.

Frédéric Kibassa Maliba Stadium

A major sports stadium in Lubumbashi, formerly known as Stade de la Kenya.

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul in Lubumbashi is a grand Romanesque-style cathedral and a landmark of the mining capital.

Palais de Justice Lubumbashi

The Palais de Justice in Lubumbashi is a notable colonial-era building that houses the high courts of the region.

National Museum of Lubumbashi

The Musée National de Lubumbashi displays a rich collection of archaeological, ethnographic, and artistic works from the Katanga region.

Stade TP Mazembe

The Stade TP Mazembe is the private stadium of the famous Tout Puissant Mazembe football club in Lubumbashi.

More places

Historic Shinkolobwe Mine

A now-closed uranium mine that provided the material for the first atomic bombs during World War II.

Shinkolobwe Uranium Mine

The Shinkolobwe mine supplied the high-grade uranium used in the Manhattan Project for the first atomic bombs during World War II.

Jadotville (Likasi)

Likasi, formerly Jadotville, was the site of the famous 1961 Siege of Jadotville, where Irish UN troops fought Katangese secessionists.

Lufira Valley Cattle Ranching

A significant area for cattle ranching in Haut-Katanga, favored by vast grassy plains.

Lofoi Falls

One of the highest waterfalls in Africa, where the water plunges over 340 meters.

Upemba National Park

Upemba National Park in Katanga is a vast area of lakes, marshes, and high plateaus with diverse wildlife.

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Kiubo Falls

Impressive cascades of the Lufira River in the Haut-Katanga province.

Kipushi Mine

A historic zinc and copper mine near the Zambian border that has been modernized.