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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

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Zambia’s ZESCO Collaborates With Masdar On Potential 2,500 MW Renewable Energy Deal

January 20, 2023January 22, 2023 Constance

Zambia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Joint Development Agreement (JDA) which will see ZESCO, the country’s state-owned electricity company, partner with MASDAR, a key investment funding entity of the UAE. The two parties will form a joint venture to develop and deploy large-scale solar projects across Zambia, with an estimated value of $2 billion. This is not a loan, but a capital injection in which the Zambian people, through ZESCO, will be partners in shareholding. The joint venture aims to initially develop… Read More Here

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LOADSHEDDING LIKELY TO EASE AS MAAMBA COLLIERIES STARTS FEEDING NATIONAL GRID

January 18, 2023January 22, 2023 Constance

Maamba Collieries Limited, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Peter Kapala, will resume normal operations starting today, January 18th, 2023 and will start supplying electricity to the national grid. Kapala says this follows an intervention by government to have the scheduled maintenance period reduced in order to help decrease load-shedding hours the country is currently experiencing. He explains that stabilization tests were done, with the generator now ready to be put into servicing the national grid. The 150 Mega Watts generator at Maamba Collieries Limited was removed from feeding… Read More Here

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MAAMBA COLLIERIES COMPLETES SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE THREE DAYS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 arnbethnic

SINAZONGWE, ZAMBIA – Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) has completed its scheduled maintenance works on one of its two 150 MW units at the coal-fired thermal power plant three days ahead of schedule and has since resumed operations at full capacity and is supplying full power to ZESCO. MCL has upheld its commitment made to the GRZ and ZESCO, during His Excellency the Republican President of Zambia Mr Hakainde Hichilema’s visit to Maamba on 8th January 2023, to commence operations well before the scheduled date of 20th January 2023. His Excellency inspected… Read More Here

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DRC Government Seeks Additional Funding Of Over $188 Million From India To Resume Construction On Katende Hydroelectric Plant

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 Constance

The 82nd meeting of the Council of Ministers, held on January 13, 2023 under the leadership of Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, discussed the progress of the Katende hydroelectric power plant construction. As per Félix Tshisekedi’s recommendations, Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi informed the council that Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge had a working session on November 24th to establish procedures for the effective relaunch of the Grand Katende Hydroelectric Power Plant project. This is how, he said, he delegated a project assessment mission from December 8 to 15, 2022… Read More Here