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South African Mining output falls for 12th straight month amid Power Supply cuts 1

Power curtailments implemented by state-owned utility Eskom was mostly behind a 1.9% year-on-year decline in South African mining production in January, said BusinessLive. Platinum group metals (PGMs) and diamonds were the main drags on the overall output, the publication said citing a Stats SA statement on yesterday, 14th March. This was the 12th consecutive month of year-on-year decline in the mining sector which is a critical foreign exchange earner for South Africa and a major employer.PGMs and diamonds fell 15.2% and 15.5% respectively. Energy-intensive users such as miners have an arrangement… Read More Here

DBZ Contributes $2.5 Million to Zambia’s Renewable Energy Sector Projects

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Constance

The Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) has allocated USD2.5 million to support renewable energy projects in Zambia’s private sector, creating new opportunities and driving sustainable development in Zambia. This funding is part of the Rural Electrification Authority Off Grid Loan Facility (OGLF) launched by the government to enhance private sector participation in the rural electrification space. The funding is also part of the USD26.5 million financing made available by the International Development Association of the World Bank through the Electricity Services Access Project (ESAP) to increase electricity access in rural… Read More Here

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Kazungula Bridge Features New Decorative LED Lighting Solution

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Constance

Kazungula Bridge is a road and rail bridge over the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Botswana at the town of Kazungula. The 923-metre-long bridge links the town of Kazungula in Zambia with Botswana. The bridge features a single-line railway track between two traffic lanes and walkways for pedestrians. Before the bridge was opened for traffic, direct traffic between the two countries was possible only by ferry. The bridge takes advantage of the short 135-metre border the two countries share at the river and is curved to avoid… Read More Here

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CEC Commissions 34 MW Solar Power Plant in Zambia

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Constance

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has commissioned a 34 MW solar power plant in Kitwe, the country’s first large-scale solar photovoltaic facility. The 34 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant is CEC’s first step into renewable energy, but with an aim to achieve 300 MW of renewable energy resources over the next four years, it is certainly not the last. The solar plant covers a total area of approximately 30 hectares and includes 61,300 solar PV modules, 150 inverters, six transformer stations and 4 km of transmission line. The project, which… Read More Here

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AFD to Provide €41 Million for 6 MW Photovoltaic Plant in Kabinda

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Constance

The French Development Agency (AFD) announces the mobilization of an amount of 41 million euros for the construction works of the photovoltaic power plant of 6 megawatts in the city of Kabinda, capital of the province of Lomami. The announcement was made to the provincial authorities on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, by an AFD delegation led by its Deputy Director, Giani Saterna. According to him, the French Development Agency has agreed to increase, to increase its commitments for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). And among the priority sectors are notably… Read More Here

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Load Shedding to Come to an End says ZESCO

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Constance

Zambia Electricity Supply Company Brings an End to Load Shedding with a Commitment to Uninterrupted Power Supply According to the Managing Director of ZESCO, Victor Mapani, the country will no longer have to endure load-shedding. Mapani declared that both households and companies can now expect a steady flow of 24-hour electricity. The successful implementation of various measures, such as the restoration and upgrading of power stations, has made this possible. The Victoria Falls power station has undergone significant improvements, with 20 megawatts now being fed into the National Grid. Additionally,… Read More Here

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Itezhi Tezhi Hydropower Project (ITHP) Confirms Low Power Generation

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Constance

Itezhi Tezhi Hydro Project, capable of supplying 120MW of power to ZESCO, is currently generating only 80MW due to low water levels in the reservoir lake and river. This was confirmed in an interview by ITHP CEO Moses Mbuta, he stated that the company is unable to reach full capacity due to the varying water levels, and that increasing water levels in the future will increase power generation. Low rainfall has resulted in low water levels in major rivers where dams have been built, leading to decreased power generation across… Read More Here

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Zambia’s President finalizes $2 billion Solar Agreement With UAE

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema, has facilitated the signing of a significant energy deal that has the potential to revolutionize the Zambian energy sector. The Zambian-owned power utility company ZESCO has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ company Masdar to develop solar projects worth $2 billion. During the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Joint Development Agreement (JDA) between Zambia and the UAE, Hichilema stated that the MoU aims to promote large-scale investment in renewable energy in Zambia. The MoU and JDA will see ZESCO partner with Masdar,… Read More Here

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Cheneso Cyclone Disrupts Power Supply in Nampula Province of Mozambique

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Constance

Tropical Cyclone Cheneso has caused disruptions to electricity supply in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula. The publicly-owned electricity company, EDM, reported that the cyclonic winds have brought down 11 medium voltage pylons in the districts of Nacala-a-Velha and Memba, affecting over 31,270 EDM clients. However, EDM has sent technical teams to the affected areas to restore normal electricity supply as soon as possible. Cheneso formed in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar over a week ago. Although it was expected to dissipate as it passed over northern Madagascar, it… Read More Here

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Power Outage Plagues Nacala-a-Velha And Memba Districts in Mozambique

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Constance

Due to bad weather, the districts of Nacala-à-Velha and Memba in Nampula province have been without electricity from the national grid since Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) announced in a press release that the supply of electricity was interrupted for 31,276 customers in these districts due to the collapse of 11 medium voltage poles. EDM teams said they are working to restore power to the affected areas as soon as possible. Read More Here