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DRC and Angola Partner with Somagec on $1.2B Energy Transmission Projects 1

DRC and Angola Launch Major Cross-Border Energy Transmission Lines to Boost Industrial Growth and ElectrificationThe Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister Aime Sakombi Molendo, has signed an agreement with Moroccan firm Somagec to develop two ambitious energy transmission lines connecting Angola and the DRC. According to a statement, the 400 kV transmission line projects include: High-Voltage Infrastructure for Regional Integration The Soyo-Inga-Cabinda line is a high-voltage project fully financed by private investment. Its goals include: The Lauca-Saurimo-Kolwezi line, spanning over… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy

Kanona Power Plans $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Power Transmission Line

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Zambian Energy Trader Kanona Power to Build $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Electricity Interconnector A Zambian energy trading company is planning to invest $100 million in the construction of a high-voltage power transmission line linking Zambia and Tanzania, marking the first direct electricity interconnection between the two countries. The project aims to strengthen power supplies to Zambia’s copper mines as they seek more reliable and diversified energy sources. Kanona Power Co. said the transmission line is expected to take approximately 12 months to build and could be completed ahead of a larger… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity

NGO Calls on DRC Govt to Ensure Mining Electricity Benefits Local Communities

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026 Constance

Resource Matters Urges DRC to Publish Mining-Linked Energy Concessions to Protect Communities To prevent mining companies in the lithium sector from monopolizing electricity solely for their operations at the expense of local communities, the NGO Resource Matters has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government to make all concession contracts related to energy assets linked to mining publicly available. The recommendation appears in Resource Matters’ white paper, “From Raw Ore to Local Processing: Ways to Increase Added Value,” published in December 2025. The report highlights concerns over the opacity… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy

Zambia and Zimbabwe Deepen Energy Cooperation to Strengthen Power Security and Regional Integration

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Constance

Zambia and Zimbabwe Advance Joint Power Projects to Boost Energy Security and Regional Electricity Trade Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strategic power generation and transmission investments aimed at strengthening energy security, improving system resilience and deepening regional integration. Zambia’s Minister of Energy and Chairperson of the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) Council of Ministers, Mr Makozo Chikote, MP, said the two countries were intensifying collaboration on key energy infrastructure projects in response to climate-related challenges that have adversely affected hydropower generation at the Kariba Complex. Mr Chikote… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity

Zambia Launches Subsidy Program to Expand Rural Electricity Access

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

REA and ZESCO Introduce Last-Mile Connection Fee Subsidy to Boost Rural Electricity Access in Zambia The Rural Electrification Authority (REA), in partnership with ZESCO Limited, has officially launched the Last-Mile Connection Fee Subsidy Programme under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation in Zambia (ASCENT Zambia) initiative. ASCENT Zambia is a five-year programme supported by a US$200 million World Bank project, complemented by US$250 million in government funding. The initiative aims to accelerate universal access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities. Under the new… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity

Zambia Accelerates Energy Projects to Boost Electricity Supply and Reduce Load Shedding

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 Constance

Zambia Advances 2,857MW Energy Pipeline to Strengthen Power Supply and Stability The Ministry of Energy has announced major progress in Zambia’s energy generation projects, reaffirming the government’s commitment to stabilizing electricity supply and reducing the impacts of load shedding. In a statement released on 30th November 2025, Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote highlighted the acceleration of a diverse portfolio of projects, including green city initiatives, rooftop solar installations, utility-scale renewable plants, and thermal (coal) energy developments. Completed Projects: 347MW of New Capacity The Ministry reports that 347MW of new generation… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy

Zambia Urges $11.6 Billion Investment to Meet 2030 Electricity Demand

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Zambia needs $11.6B Investment in Renewables and Power Infrastructure to Meet Rapidly Growing Electricity Demand Zambia will require US$11.6 billion in investments by 2030 to expand electricity generation and meet rapidly growing national demand, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has announced. Speaking through Director of Energy Mafayo Ziba at the official opening of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025, Minister Chikote emphasized that the country’s energy sector is at a decisive moment. He urged investors to explore opportunities in renewables, energy storage, and industrial power solutions.… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Electricity Transport and Logistics

Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s $300M ZESCO-Anzana Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor, Boost Trade and Logistics by 2030 The Lobito Corridor, one of Africa’s most strategic trade routes, is set for a major upgrade after Zambia’s power utility ZESCO signed a $300 million agreement with energy firm Anzana to electrify communities and industries along the route. The project, scheduled for completion by 2030, will connect more than two million Zambians to reliable electricity while improving the efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics operations. Stretching from the Atlantic port city of Lobito in Angola,… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity

DRC Records Growth in Power Generation Amid Ongoing Access Challenges

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Constance

Annual electricity production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) increased by 9.3% between 2020 and 2024, rising from 12,460.4 GWh to 13,625 GWh, according to a report presented by the Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the opening of the second edition of Energy Week in Kinshasa. Over the same period, installed capacity grew from 2,972 MW to 3,647 MW, marking a 22.7% increase—a positive sign of the country’s efforts to strengthen its generation capacity amid rising demand. In the low-voltage segment, the number… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Angola Electricity

$1.5 Billion Energy Corridor to Link Angola and DR Congo

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Constance

Energy companies Mitrelli (Israel) and Hydro-Link (USA) signed a landmark $1.5 billion agreement on Monday to construct a power transmission line capable of transporting 1,200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The deal was signed during the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit and includes plans to establish Special Economic Zones (SEZs) along the route, integrated with the Lobito Railway Corridor. According to the companies, the initiative aims to promote industrialization and boost local economies along the corridor. Mitrelli emphasized the project’s strategic significance, stating… Read More Here