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Zambia and Mozambique Forge Key Energy Partnership with New MoUs 1 Mining in Zambia Energy Events & Expos Partnership 

Zambia and Mozambique Forge Key Energy Partnership with New MoUs

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Zambia and Mozambique have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional energy cooperation with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing power trade and improving infrastructure development between the two nations. The agreements, formalized during the 2025 Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), include an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) for the development of the Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector. This major initiative is set to improve power trade, telecommunications, and power generation in the region. The Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector, valued at approximately USD 500 million, will… Read More Here
DRC Signs €150 Million Energy Deal with Germany’s Gauff Engineering 2 Mining in DRC Energy 

DRC Signs €150 Million Energy Deal with Germany’s Gauff Engineering

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On March 17, 2025, in Berlin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a €150 million (approximately $165.5 million) contract with Germany’s Gauff Engineering to construct 230 photovoltaic and mini-hydropower plants over the next four years. The agreement, announced by the Congolese Agency for Rural and Peri-Urban Electrification (ANSER), marks a significant step in expanding the country’s energy infrastructure. While details on the financing agreement remain undisclosed, part of the funding is expected to come from Germany. The initiative aligns with a broader rural and peri-urban electrification program formalized during… Read More Here
Zambia's President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit 3 Mining in Zambia Energy Events & Expos 

Zambia’s President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit

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President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasized the need for Africa to implement energy sector reforms to accelerate economic growth. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Hichilema highlighted Zambia’s commitment to the Mission 300 agenda, citing key reforms, including the inclusion of independent power producers and tariff adjustments to enhance commercial viability. He stressed that energy is as essential as water, urging African nations to leverage it for faster economic development. President Hichilema also reaffirmed Africa’s readiness to foster a business-friendly environment to support… Read More Here
SADC Reinforces Commitment to Energy Access at Mission 300 Africa Summit 4 Events & Expos Energy 

SADC Reinforces Commitment to Energy Access at Mission 300 Africa Summit

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) actively participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit (M300 AES) held on January 27-28, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre in Tanzania. The high-level event was jointly organized by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the World Bank Group (WBG), the Government of Tanzania, and the African Union, focusing on accelerating electricity access across the continent. The summit aimed to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7. Among the 54… Read More Here
President Hichilema Focuses on Solar Energy and Electricity Solutions at Africa Energy Summit 5 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy Events & Expos 

President Hichilema Focuses on Solar Energy and Electricity Solutions at Africa Energy Summit

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President Hakainde Hichilema has stated that Zambia is on track to addressing its electricity challenges. He emphasized that the government is working diligently to reduce reliance on hydropower by investing in solar energy. While drought poses a challenge, President Hichilema views it as an opportunity to redirect resources into investments like electricity. He made these comments to journalists at the Zambia Air Force Base, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, before departing for Tanzania to attend the 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam on January 28, 2025. The summit, he… Read More Here
China’s Grid Investments Surge to Support Record Renewable Energy Growth 6 International Energy 

China’s Grid Investments Surge to Support Record Renewable Energy Growth

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China, the global leader in renewable energy development, is ramping up its investment in power infrastructure to ensure that its rapidly growing clean energy capacity reaches homes and businesses effectively. In the first 11 months of last year, spending on power transmission infrastructure surged 19% to 529 billion yuan ($72 billion), according to the National Energy Administration. While funding for new power generation capacity reached 866.5 billion yuan, its growth rate was 12%, marking the first time since 2018 that grid investment outpaced generation projects. State Grid Corporation of China,… Read More Here
China to Build Solar Power Plant in Zambia's Kasempa District 7 Mining in Zambia Energy 

China to Build Solar Power Plant in Zambia’s Kasempa District

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The Chinese government has announced plans to construct a solar power plant in Kasempa District, North-Western Province, Zambia, this year. The project aims to supply electricity to Chinese-owned mines in the area, reducing the impact of load management challenges on mining operations. Chinese Deputy Ambassador to Zambia, Wang Sheng, emphasized his country’s interest in exploring investment opportunities in North-Western Province, particularly in the mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. Speaking during a meeting with North-Western Province Minister Robert Lihefu, Mr. Sheng highlighted plans to establish not only the solar power plant… Read More Here
Zambia Urges Sustainable Energy Investments Amid Power Deficit 8 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia Urges Sustainable Energy Investments Amid Power Deficit

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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
DRC Energy Consultations Set Goal to Achieve 62% Electricity Access by 2030 9 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy Events & Expos 

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

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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
ZCCM-IH Invests $10 Million in Green Bond to Boost Zambia’s Renewable Energy 10 Mining in Zambia Economy Energy 

ZCCM-IH Invests $10 Million in Green Bond to Boost Zambia’s Renewable Energy

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ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC (ZCCM-IH) has announced a $10 million (approximately ZMW 275 million) investment in the second tranche of CEC Renewables Limited’s (CEC-R) Green Bond issuance. This strategic move underscores ZCCM-IH’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy and supporting Zambia’s capital market growth. The second tranche of the bond raised $96.7 million, earmarked for expanding the 60 MW Itimpi-1 solar photovoltaic (PV) plant into the 136 MW Itimpi-2 project. This initiative seeks to address Zambia’s persistent energy crisis by bolstering the country’s renewable energy infrastructure. Dr. Ndoba Vibetti, CEO of… Read More Here

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