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World Bank Approves $292 Million for Zambia-Tanzania Power Interconnector

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Constance

The World Bank has approved a $292 million grant to support the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), designed to tackle key challenges in the energy sector and enhance regional power transmission. Of the total financing, $245 million comes from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), with additional funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), contributing $17 million, and $30 million from the European Union. Achim Fock, World Bank Country Manager for Zambia, emphasized the project’s importance in addressing Zambia’s significant energy sector challenges. He pointed out that… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Secures New Power Supply Agreement in Zambia for Stable Operations

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 Constance

London- and Johannesburg-listed Jubilee Metals has successfully secured regulatory approval for a new power supply agreement in Zambia, with power delivery commencing on January 20. This agreement enables the company to restart its Roan concentrator, ensuring a stable power supply moving forward. The new power supply agreement, executed with a broad-based power provider, grants Jubilee access to a distributed power base from multiple generation sources. This reduces reliance on a single supply source and mitigates risks associated with localized power distribution limitations. Jubilee highlights that the additional power supply is… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Faces Copper Production Setback in Zambia Due to Power Constraints

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Group, a diversified metals producer listed on Aim and AltX, reported a shortfall in copper production at its Roan operation in Zambia due to power constraints. In its operational update for the six months ending December 31, which marks the first half of its 2025 financial year, the company revealed that copper production in Zambia totaled 1,454 tonnes, down from 1,683 tonnes during the same period in the 2024 financial year. The figure also fell short of the revised target of 1,800 tonnes. Despite this, Jubilee reported a… Read More Here

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COMILU Granted Eligible Customer Status by DRC Electricity Authority

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 Constance

On December 23, 2024, Sandrine Mubenga Ngalula, the Director General of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ARE) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced that the Luisha Mining Company (COMILU), based in Lualaba province, had been granted “eligible customer” status. This status was officially confirmed during a compliance notice presentation to the company’s delegation, led by Li, the head of COMILU. In an unusual move, the eligibility status was conferred directly by the Director General of ARE, rather than through the customary ministerial decree from the Minister of Water Resources… Read More Here

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Zambia Urges Sustainable Energy Investments Amid Power Deficit

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Constance

The Ministry of Energy has urged investors to focus on sustainable electricity generation to address Zambia’s power shortage, worsened by climate-related low water levels. Speaking in Lusaka, Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting energy sector investments. This call to action came during a meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), which plans to develop two solar power plants in Nalolo and Lukulu districts of Western Province. These projects aim to add 600 megawatts to the national grid. PS Mumba disclosed that Zambia’s electricity generation… Read More Here

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Zambia Sees Growth in Urban Electricity Access, Report Shows

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 Constance

Zambia has recorded a significant increase in urban electricity access, according to the 2023 National Energy Access Baseline Survey report. The report reveals that, out of more than 1.5 million households in the country, over 80% now have access to electricity, a notable rise from the 64% recorded in previous surveys. Peter Mumba, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, attributed this progress to the ministry’s ongoing initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders. He highlighted that these efforts have played a crucial role in expanding electricity access across urban areas.… Read More Here

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DRC Energy Consultations Set Goal to Achieve 62% Electricity Access by 2030

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 Constance

The “DRC Energy Compact” program, centered on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) energy transition, concluded on Thursday, December 19, 2024, after two days of impactful discussions, innovative ideas, and strategic exchanges. Held under the patronage of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, the event brought together experts, government officials, and institutional actors to address the challenges and opportunities in modernizing the DRC’s energy sector. Discussions focused on financing, international partnerships, and infrastructure development to expand access to sustainable energy across the nation. Supported by the World Bank and the African Development Bank… Read More Here

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KGL Unveils 10-Year Strategic Plan to Address Zambia’s Power Crisis

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 Constance

Amid Zambia’s ongoing power shortages, exceeding 1,300 MW and causing widespread blackouts, the Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited (KGL), a subsidiary of Zesco Limited, has launched a transformative 10-year strategic plan. Announced on December 11, 2024, the plan aims to reshape the nation’s energy landscape by addressing the power crisis, promoting sustainable energy, and supporting Zambia’s economic development goals. KGL’s evolution from a project-focused entity to a fully operational power generation corporation is a critical milestone. Operating a 750 MW hydroelectric power plant, the largest installed capacity among… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Faces Power Disruptions at Roan While Advancing Key Projects in Zambia

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 Constance

Diversified metals processor Jubilee Metals, which operates in South Africa and Zambia, has reported significant disruptions at its Roan facilities in Zambia due to unplanned power outages. The blackouts have severely impacted production, with Roan operations being particularly vulnerable compared to the Sable refinery, which benefits from private electricity supply. In contrast, Jubilee’s Munkoyo and Project G mining operations remain unaffected and on schedule. The company is actively collaborating with Zambian authorities to manage the timing of outages and power restoration to reduce costs. However, the uncertainty surrounding Zambia’s national… Read More Here

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Zesco Settles $82 Million Loan Prepayment to China Exim Bank for Kariba North Bank Extension

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 Constance

The Zambian government has clarified that the $82 million paid by Zesco to China Exim Bank is part of a loan obtained to help develop the $320 million, 360-megawatt Kariba North Bank Extension hydropower station. According to the Ministry of Finance, the financing agreement, secured in November 2009, established an account to manage funds for servicing the loan. Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, explained that following approval from the Zesco Board in December 2022, the company transferred the accumulated $82 million as a principal prepayment to China Exim Bank.… Read More Here