Kasumbalesa is about 153.5 kilometres (95 mi), by road, northwest of Ndola, the largest city and capital of the Copperbelt Province.

[5] Kasumbalesa is a busy road-crossing point between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, clearing in excess of 500 long-haul trucks daily in each direction.

Of particular concern, is the lack of public toilet facilities, posing a health risk.

[1] Plans are underway to improve infrastructure including the construction of a larger parking yard for long-distance trucks, the construction of hotels and restaurants and the provision of public toilets, through public-private-partnership arrangements.

[1][6] Atlas Mara Bank Zambia Limited maintains a branch in the town.