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Angola Awards 30-Year Northern Corridor Power Concession to Somagec

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angola Awards 30-Year Power Corridor Concession to Somagec for Electricity Exports to DRC Angola has awarded Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate the Northern Corridor, a major electricity transmission project designed to enable power exports from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while strengthening electricity supply to Cabinda. The concession was approved through Presidential Decree No. 115/26 of July 2, 2026, and is being implemented under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model. Under this arrangement, Somagec will assume responsibility for… Read More Here

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DRC’s 2,000MW Power Shortfall Threatens Copper and Cobalt Processing in Katanga

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Faces 2,000MW Power Deficit Threatening Copper and Cobalt Processing in Grand Katanga The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an electricity deficit of more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) in the Grand Katanga region, creating a major obstacle to the expansion of copper and cobalt processing, according to Mines Minister Sakombi Molendo. The shortage is particularly concerning for the DRC’s mining industry, which depends heavily on reliable electricity to operate processing plants and expand value addition. The Grand Katanga region, home to some of the country’s largest copper and cobalt… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Set to Add 1,365MW of New Power Capacity by Year-End

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Targets 1,365MW Power Capacity Expansion by December to Strengthen Energy Supply Zimbabwe is expected to add 1,365MW of new electricity generation capacity by December as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen energy security and address persistent power shortages. The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) says 635MW of generation projects are currently under construction, while an additional 730MW is planned, subject to financing. The combined capacity is expected to significantly improve the country’s electricity supply and support growing demand from industry and households. The expansion forms part of Zimbabwe’s broader… Read More Here

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Trafigura Withdraws from Angola’s $2 Billion Power Project Amid Development Challenges

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance

Trafigura Exits Angola’s $2 Billion Power Plant Project, Raising Questions Over Energy Expansion Plans Global commodities company Trafigura has withdrawn from a planned US$2 billion power project in Angola, creating uncertainty around one of the country’s major energy infrastructure developments. The project, which was expected to support Angola’s electricity generation capacity and strengthen industrial growth, was part of broader efforts to expand the country’s energy infrastructure and improve power supply reliability. Trafigura’s decision to step away comes after challenges surrounding the project’s development, financing structure and long-term commercial viability. The… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity Energy

Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance

Angola Grants Somagec 30-Year Power Transmission Deal to Export Electricity to DR Congo Angola has granted Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate an electricity transmission system that will enable power exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, known as the Northern Corridor, will also strengthen electricity supply to Angola’s Cabinda Province. The concession was awarded under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, allowing Somagec to take responsibility for financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual transfer of the infrastructure to… Read More Here

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Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Constance

Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly double to 2,291 TWh by 2050, requiring an estimated $30 billion in transmission and grid infrastructure investment to unlock and integrate new generation capacity. Yet, across the continent, grid systems are struggling to keep pace with rapidly expanding supply pipelines and rising demand. In Nigeria, repeated nationwide grid collapses as recently as February 2026 underscore the fragility of aging transmission infrastructure. In East Africa, tower failures along the 428 km Loiyangalani-Suswa line temporarily stranded output from Lake Turkana Wind Power – Africa’s largest… Read More Here

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Mission 300 Brings Electricity to Over 50 Million Africans, Accelerating Toward 2030 Target

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Constance

Over 50 Million Africans Gain Electricity Access Under Mission 300, World Bank and AfDB Report The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on June 16, 2026, that more than 50 million people across Africa have gained access to electricity under Mission 300, a flagship initiative launched in 2024 aiming to connect 300 million people by 2030. According to the two institutions, the program is now progressing at nearly twice the pre-launch pace, driven by investments across the full energy value chain, from generation to last-mile household… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity Energy

Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Week 2026: Energy Experts Say Power Purchase Agreements Are Key to Unlocking Electricity Investment and Mining Growth Energy stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for stronger investment frameworks, particularly through power purchase agreements (PPAs), to unlock financing for electricity generation and address persistent power shortages affecting the mining and industrial sectors. Speaking during a high-level panel at the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week, energy producer and Kipay Energy Chief Executive Officer Eric Monga said the country’s energy challenge is not a lack of resources,… Read More Here

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SNEL Intensifies Efforts to Strengthen Electricity Supply Across Kinshasa

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Constance

SNEL Accelerates Power Grid Modernization in Kinshasa With New 75 MVA Infrastructure Project Teams from the National Electricity Company, SNEL SA, continue to work around the clock to improve electricity supply and strengthen the power grid across several neighborhoods of Kinshasa. Technicians, engineers, and operational managers remain fully mobilized to modernize infrastructure and deliver more reliable service to the population. As part of ongoing efforts to monitor and accelerate electrical infrastructure modernization projects, the Director General of SNEL SA, Teddy Lwamba, deployed a high-level delegation composed of the Director of… Read More Here

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Traditional Leaders Back Kalungwishi Hydropower Project as Development Gains Momentum in Northern Zambia

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Constance

247MW Kalungwishi Hydropower Project Gains Strong Traditional Leadership Support, Set to Transform Luapula and Northern Provinces A major milestone in Zambia’s energy and industrial development agenda is taking shape as the 247-megawatt Kalungwishi Hydropower Project gains renewed momentum, with strong backing from government, the private sector, and traditional leaders whose communities are expected to benefit from the transformative investment. Located along the Kalungwishi River, the project is expected to become a catalyst for economic growth in Luapula and Northern Provinces by providing reliable electricity to support mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism,… Read More Here