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Zambia Secures $1.5bn Energy Investment to Expand Power Generation Capacity 1

Zambia signs $1.5 billion deal with China Machinery Engineering Corporation to develop 900MW power mix and boost electricity output Zambia has secured a US$1.5 billion investment in its energy sector following an agreement between the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and China Machinery Engineering Corporation, aimed at expanding national electricity generation capacity. The project will deliver a diversified 900-megawatt (MW) power portfolio comprising three equal components: a 300MW coal-fired thermal plant, a 300MW solar facility, and a 300MW wind energy project. ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa described the investment as a… Read More Here

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Zambia Convenes High-Level Dialogue to Accelerate Energy Sector Reforms

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Holds National Dialogue on Energy Sector Reforms to Improve Electricity Supply, Governance and Investment Zambia has convened a high-level national dialogue aimed at driving urgent reforms in the energy sector to improve electricity supply, strengthen governance and attract investment. The dialogue was organised by the Centre for Trade Policy and Development in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, with support from Diakonia and the Energy for Growth Hub. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, civil society, academia and the media. Speaking at the official opening, Permanent… Read More Here

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DRC’s Power Demand Boom Underscores Need for Massive Energy Investment

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Electricity Demand Surges 18.2% Despite Supply Constraints, Highlighting Urgent Need for Power and Infrastructure Investment Electricity demand is rising rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, signaling an economy in motion but also exposing deep structural constraints in the country’s energy system. In 2024, electricity consumption increased by 18.2%, driven largely by expanding industrial activity, particularly in the Maluku Special Economic Zone. The surge represents a significant milestone for a country where access to reliable energy remains limited. However, the growth in demand was not matched by supply.… Read More Here

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DRC and TotalEnergies Discuss Strategic Ruzizi III Hydropower Project

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance

DRC Government and TotalEnergies Hold Talks on Ruzizi III Hydropower Project to Boost Energy in Eastern Congo The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Daniel Mukoko Samba, received a delegation from TotalEnergies in Kinshasa to discuss progress on the strategic Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Project. The delegation was led by Ronan Masseron, Country Chair for the Africa Division in the Great Lakes region, accompanied by Baba Moussa Diallo, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing DRC. Strategic Energy Project for Eastern Congo Discussions focused… Read More Here

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

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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