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32-607: The town lies on the west bank of the West Lunga River , along the Chingola–Solwezi–Mwinilunga Road ( T5 Road of Zambia), which continues north-westwards to Caianda , in Angola . Mwinilunga is located approximately 275 kilometres (171 mi), by road, west of Solwezi , the provincial capital. Another tarmacked state road (D286 Road of Zambia), leads south to Kabompo , the capital of Kabompo District . Kabompo town

64-658: A Public–private partnership ( concession ) agreement for the tolled 205 kilometre stretch of the T5 from the T3 junction (eastern terminus) in Chingola , through Solwezi , to the M8 junction in Mutanda . The consortium responsible for the design, finance, reconstruction and maintenance of this stretch of road is Bert Pave and Maintenance Limited and the project is expected to cost $ 250 million. The concession

96-574: A T-junction and the road southwards is the M8, the T5 becomes the road westwards. From Mutanda, the T5 travels west-north-west for 240 kilometres, through Kalumbila District (where it passes through Manyama and bypasses the Kalumbila mine and town), crossing the Kabompo River and passing through Lumwana , to the town of Mwinilunga . At Mwinilunga, the T5 turns north-north-west and travels for 65 kilometres to

128-487: A community called Kalene Hill , approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Mwinilunga town. The town had a population estimated at 14,500 in 2006. The Chilunda -speaking Kanongesha-Lunda people are the largest ethnic group, and are related to the Chibemba-speaking Kazembe-Lunda of Luapula Province . In 1990, the census carried out that year, put the town's population at 6,342 people. In 2000,

160-476: A great contrast with the dark back and flanks. Long, white hairs are present below the eyes, and a wide, black stripe runs over the nose. Both sexes have ringed horns which arch backwards. In females, these can reach 61–102 cm (24–40 in), while in males they are 81–165 cm (32–65 in) long. The average lifespan of the sable antelope is 19 years in the wild and 22 years in captivity. Sable antelopes live in savanna woodlands and grasslands during

192-507: A new group of females when the position is open. Seldom, during their fights for dominance , they are able to inflict bodily harm to any contenders. When sable antelopes are threatened by predators, including lions , they confront their attackers and fight-back aggressively. Using their scimitar-shaped horns that can reach to its vulnerable rump area (which is generally preferred by predators), they can impale their enemy. There are instances where their predators have died during such fights. In

224-492: A thick neck and tough skin. It has a well-developed and often upright mane on its neck, as well as a short mane on the throat. Its general colouration is rich chestnut to black. Females and juveniles are chestnut to dark brown, while males begin darkening and turn black after three years. However, in southern populations, females have a brown to black coat. Calves less than two months old are a light tan and show faint markings. The underparts, cheek, and chin are all white, creating

256-668: A tollgate just west of Solwezi). It is an alternative route to the Beira-Lobito Highway (which passes through the southern part of DR Congo ) when travelling from the Copperbelt Province of Zambia to the Moxico Province of Angola. The T5 road begins 4 kilometres north-west of the city centre of Chingola , Copperbelt Province , by the Chingola River, at an intersection with the T3 road from Kitwe and Ndola in

288-403: Is "potaquaine"; the origin and exact application are unclear. Local names include swartwitpens ( Afrikaans ), kgama or phalafala ( Sotho ), mBarapi or palahala ( Swahili ), kukurugu, kwalat or kwalata ( Tswana ), ngwarati ( Shona ), iliza ( Xhosa ), impalampala ( Zulu ) and umtshwayeli ( Ndebele ). The sable antelope is sexually dimorphic , with the male heavier and about one-fifth taller than

320-593: Is also home to The Sakeji School , a primary boarding school . Forest Fruits Limited has been operating in Mwinilunga since 1998, successfully working with over 7,000 beekeepers in the region to export organic honey to the European market. The company also employs about 100 staff. See: Mining in Zambia Kasenseli Gold Mine In early August 2019 gold deposits were discovered and confirmed by experts from

352-559: Is approximately 247 kilometres (153 mi) south of Mwinilunga. Mwinilunga sits in the extreme north-western corner of the country, close to the international borders with Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo . The geographical coordinates of Mwinilunga, Zambia are:11°43'02.0"S, 24°25'44.0"E (Latitude:-11.717222; Longitude:24.428889). The average elevation of the town is 1,391 metres (4,564 ft) above mean sea level . This

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384-452: Is for 30 years (up to 2051). Plans include changing the entire section into a dual carriageway with 2 lanes in each direction. Sable antelope The sable antelope ( Hippotragus niger ) is a large antelope which inhabits wooded savanna in East and Southern Africa , from the south of Kenya to South Africa , with a separated population in Angola . The sable antelope shares

416-598: Is one of the wettest places in Zambia with annual rainfall of about 1,400 millimetres (55 in) falling in the rainy season from October to May. Due to its proximity with Angola and DR Congo, Mwinilunga would have benefited from trade with the two neighboring countries. Poor roads, human conflict and lack of collective political will in the three countries, have so far prevented any meaningful trade policy from developing. The Zambezi River originates in Ikelenge District , in

448-566: Is related to the presence of calcium and magnesium salts in the water, allowing the antelope to consume large amounts of minerals while meeting their water needs. The Sable Antelope is featured on the Rhodesian flag and coat of arms. It is also depicted on the Coat of arms of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland . It is also the emblem of TAAG Angola Airlines . The Zimbabwe rugby union national team

480-723: The Chitunta Plain , known for its birdlife and as the source of the Zambezi River . The annual Chisemwa cha Lunda ceremony held by Senior Chief Kanongesha of the Lunda draws crowds to the district every September. Nyaunda Ceremony celebrated by Lundas of Senior Sailunga East of Mwinilunga. T5 Road (Zambia) The T5 is a trunk road in Zambia . It connects Chingola in the Copperbelt Province with Solwezi and Mwinilunga in

512-691: The DR Congo , but these plans have not been confirmed and the Benguela Railway has not yet been re-opened. However, the Angolan transport ministry plans to build a line branching off the Benguela Railway at Luacano and entering Zambia from Macango, Angola. The town is also home to Mwinilunga Airport. Mwinilunga lies southeast of the Nchila Wildlife Reserve rainforest , known for its sable antelope and other large mammals, Luakela Forest Reserve and

544-538: The Industrial Development Corporation . Operations: Processing fruits as well as other products such as beans , groundnuts and tomatoes supplied by over 1,500 small-scale farmers. Direct Jobs: 150 In-Direct Jobs: 780 In 2006 plans were formulated to extend the proposed railway to Solwezi to the town and even on to the Benguela Railway in Angola to avoid reliance on the line in

576-616: The North-Western Province . The route extends to end at the Jimbe border post with Angola . It is the only other road after the M18 road that connects the towns of the North-Western and Copperbelt provinces and is currently the main route motorists use to reach Angola from Zambia. The section of the road from Chingola to Mutanda is a toll road (there is a tollgate just west of Chingola and

608-430: The genus Hippotragus with the extinct bluebuck ( H. leucophaeus ) and the roan antelope ( H. equinus ), and is a member of the family Bovidae . In 1996, an analysis of mitochondrial DNA extracted from a mounted specimen of the bluebuck showed that it is outside the clade containing the roan and sable antelopes. The cladogram below shows the position of the sable antelope among its relatives, following

640-415: The 1950 to 1970's the antelope's numbers were reduced severely by tsetse fly pest outbreaks. The grassland habitat of the sable antelope is being reduced by habitat destruction for agricultural development. Sable antelope are important to their habitats as grazers and browsers. They are also important as prey for carnivores. The giant sable antelope's breeding season is seasonal and births coincide with

672-562: The 1996 analysis: blesbok ( Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi ) bontebok ( Damaliscus pygargus pygarus ) bluebuck ( Hippotragus leucophaeus )† extinct roan antelope ( Hippotragus equinus ) sable antelope ( Hippotragus niger ) Hipotragus niger has four subspecies: In English "great sable antelope", "sable" or the Swahili name mbarapi are sometimes used. An archaic term used in accounts of hunting expeditions in South Africa

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704-516: The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development. The Government, through its subsidiary, ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), intends to set up a gold mine in Chief Chibwika's area where the gold deposits have been discovered. Commissioned: July 2022 Construction Cost: ZMW 130.0 million (US$ 7.8 million) Ownership: Kalene Hills Fruit Company , a 100% Zambian-owned business set up with support from

736-461: The day. Like other bovids , they also have a ruminant digestive system. Because water is essential to the sable antelope's survival, it travels every two to four days to drink at water sources. The sable antelope presumably decreases its risk of being eaten by predators by staying away from feeding areas with high numbers of other grazers, but at the cost of prolonged and strenuous journeys to water. Use of specific water sources in particular regions

768-427: The dry season, where they eat mid-length grasses and leaves . They visit salt licks and have been known to chew bones to collect minerals . They are diurnal , but are less active during the heat of the day. They form herds of 10 to 30 females and calves led by a single male, called a bull. Males fight among themselves; they drop to their knees and use their horns. In each herd, the juvenile males are exiled from

800-436: The female. The head-and-body length is typically between 190 and 255 cm (75 and 100 in). Males reach about 117–140 cm (46–55 in) at the shoulder, while females are slightly shorter. Males typically weigh 235 kg (518 lb) and females 220 kg (490 lb). The tail is 40–75 cm (16–30 in) long, with a tuft at the end. The sable antelope has a compact and robust build, characterized by

832-407: The herd around 3 years old. All of the female calves remain, however. When the herd gets too large, it divides into smaller groups of cows and their young. These groups form new herds, once again with only one adult bull. The young males, which have been separated from the herd, associate in "bachelor groups" of up to 12 individuals. Among the bachelors, the most dominant is the first individual to join

864-412: The herd. The life span of a giant sable antelope is around 17 years. Sable antelopes are herbivores . They are specialized browsing animals that feed upon foliage, mid-length grasses, leaves and herbs, particularly those that grow on termite mounds. Tree leaves make up 90% of their diet. They are diurnal animals , meaning they are most active in the daylight, but less active during the hottest part of

896-448: The population was 10,745 inhabitants. During the 2010 national census, the population of Mwinilunga was enumerated at 15,704 people. The table below illustrates the same data in tabular format. Mwinilunga Secondary School is the largest school to date in town. Government and community schools are scattered in the neighborhoods surrounding the metropolitan area, and provide education for children from nursery through high school. Mwinilunga

928-462: The rainy season. After a gestation period of around 9 months, the female gives birth to a single young. A newborn calf is born with a sandy coloured coat, which helps it to camouflage. The calf will lie hidden away for at least 10 days while being nursed by its mother. Young sable antelope are weaned at around 8 months and will become sexually mature at between 2 and 3 years. As the calf develops, its coat will darken and it will achieve its status within

960-676: The south-east and the Kasumbalesa Border Post with DR Congo in the north. The T5 begins by going west for 175 kilometres from Chingola, through the Enoch Kavindele Toll Plaza, through the northern area of Lufwanyama District , crossing into the North-Western Province and passing through Mushindamo District , to the city of Solwezi (The capital of the North-Western Province; south of Kansanshi mine ). The road bypasses Solwezi Central and Solwezi Airport to

992-500: The south. This stretch of the road is significantly important and beneficial to businesses and the transport industry, especially for mining. From Solwezi, the T5 road turns south-south-west and goes for 30 kilometres, through the Humphrey Mulemba Toll Plaza, to the town of Mutanda , where it meets the M8 road (Mutanda-Zambezi Road), which is a road connecting to Kasempa , Kabompo and Zambezi Town . As they meet at

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1024-530: The town of Ikelenge in the Ikelenge District . From Ikelenge, the T5 goes west-north-west for 35 kilometres, through the Kalene Hills of Ikelenge District (bypassing the Zambezi River source and the Zengamina hydro-electric power plant), to end at the Jimbe border post with Angola . The road enters the Moxico Province of Angola and proceeds to the town of Caianda . In 2021, the government of Zambia signed

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