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Zambia Urges $11.6 Billion Investment to Meet 2030 Electricity Demand 1 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia Urges $11.6 Billion Investment to Meet 2030 Electricity Demand

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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
Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030 2 Mining in Zambia Electricity Transport and Logistics 

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

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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
DRC Records Growth in Power Generation Amid Ongoing Access Challenges 3 Mining in DRC Electricity 

DRC Records Growth in Power Generation Amid Ongoing Access Challenges

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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
$1.5 Billion Energy Corridor to Link Angola and DR Congo 4 Mining in DRC Angola Electricity 

$1.5 Billion Energy Corridor to Link Angola and DR Congo

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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
Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa Lead Charge in Africa’s Electricity Market Reforms 5 Electricity Energy Mining in Zambia 

Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa Lead Charge in Africa’s Electricity Market Reforms

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Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa are accelerating power sector reforms, transitioning from state-controlled utility models to open access electricity markets. These changes aim to improve reliability, attract private investment, and reduce energy costs across a region long burdened by power deficits. In Kenya, the Energy Act of 2019 and the newly published Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access Regulations 2024 allow independent power producers (IPPs) to sell directly to large consumers or private vendors through a wheeling process. Consumers using at least 1 MVA can bypass the state utility,… Read More Here
ZESCO and CEC Partner to Accelerate Solar Energy Expansion Across Zambia 6 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

ZESCO and CEC Partner to Accelerate Solar Energy Expansion Across Zambia

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ZESCO Limited and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the rollout of solar power generation across Zambia. The collaboration includes the creation of a joint planning team designed to streamline the development of solar projects, optimize resource use, and eliminate project duplication. The announcement was made during an appreciation tour of CEC’s solar facilities in Kitwe. ZESCO Chairman Vickson Ncube highlighted the importance of a coordinated national approach. “We are forming a joint planning team between ZESCO and CEC management to plan the national… Read More Here
Zambia Saves 56MW with EU-Backed Energy Efficiency Programme 7 Mining in Zambia Electricity 

Zambia Saves 56MW with EU-Backed Energy Efficiency Programme

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Zambia has successfully conserved 56 megawatts (MW) of electricity—the equivalent output of a large power plant—through the European Union-funded Zambia Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Transformation (ZEEST) programme, all without building new power generation infrastructure. During a recent tour of Ndola Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Electricity, Mr. Arnold Simwaba, described ZEEST as a transformative initiative that aligns with the country’s energy efficiency and climate resilience goals. “Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, ZEEST has shown that we can achieve the same impact as building a new power… Read More Here
Japan Grants $27 Million to Boost Electricity Access in Kinshasa’s Mont-Amba District 8 Mining in DRC Electricity 

Japan Grants $27 Million to Boost Electricity Access in Kinshasa’s Mont-Amba District

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has awarded $27 million in non-repayable funding to the Société Nationale d’Électricité (SNEL), the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) national power utility. The agreement was signed on May 9, 2025, by DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and the Japanese Ambassador to the DRC, Ogawa Hidetoshi. The funding is designated to enhance electricity access in the Mont-Amba district of Kinshasa, which includes the municipalities of Limete, Lemba, Matete, Ngaba, and Kisenso. The project includes the rehabilitation of the 220-kV Liminga and Funa… Read More Here
Zambia Approves Cross-Border Power Line to DRC Amid Growing Mining Demand 9 Mining in Zambia Electricity Mining in DRC 

Zambia Approves Cross-Border Power Line to DRC Amid Growing Mining Demand

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Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board has approved the Kalumbila-Kolwezi Interconnection Project (KKIP), paving the way for a new 330 kV high-voltage transmission line linking Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The approval, granted on May 6, 2025, marks a major milestone in the development of the 190-kilometre project. Led by Enterprise Power DRC (Enpower), a private electricity trading firm, the KKIP has been in development for several years. While Zambia’s greenlight is a key step forward, the project is still awaiting approval from the DRC’s electricity regulator. Comprehensive feasibility… Read More Here
ZESCO Accelerates Solar Expansion with 500 MW Boost to the National Grid 10 Mining in Zambia Electricity 

ZESCO Accelerates Solar Expansion with 500 MW Boost to the National Grid

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ZESCO has announced plans to add approximately 500 megawatts (MW) of solar-generated electricity to Zambia’s national grid to help address the country’s energy deficit. Of this target, 134 MW are expected to come online within the next three months. ZESCO Managing Director Justin Longo explained that the move is necessary to mitigate the impact of reduced hydroelectric generation caused by drought conditions. Mr. Longo outlined several key projects: Chisamba will contribute 100 MW, Mansa 25 MW, Kasupe 7.5 MW, and Shangombo 2 MW. In addition, the micro-generator scheme and the… Read More Here

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