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ZCCM-IH Backs 600MW Power Project to Strengthen Zambia's Energy Security and Drive Growth 1

ZCCM-IH Invests US$54.2 Million in 600MW Power Plant to Boost Zambia’s Energy Security and Support Mining Growth LUSAKA, Zambia – June 1, 2026 – ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced a major investment in Zambia’s energy sector through the development of a 600MW thermal power plant in Sinazongwe District, Southern Province, aimed at addressing the country’s power deficit, enhancing energy security, and supporting economic growth. The project will be developed through a special purpose vehicle, Ever Great Energy Company Limited (Ever Great), a joint venture between ZCCM-IH and Wonderful… Read More Here

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Angola and DRC Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Major Cross-Border Power Project

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angola and DRC Plan 1,450km Power Transmission Network to Deliver Over 2,000MW of Electricity Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to deepen their energy cooperation through the development of two major electricity transmission lines spanning more than 1,400 kilometers, according to DRC Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Teddy Molendo Sakombi. Speaking in Luanda on Thursday after meeting Angolan President João Lourenço, Sakombi revealed plans for two cross-border power transmission projects. The first line will connect Angola’s Malanje Province to the DRC, while the second will… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mines Ministry Engages ONYO-BT on Innovative Decentralized Green Energy Technology to Support Mining Operations On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, received a delegation from the Congolese company ONYO-BT, led by its President and CEO, Bryan Tshibanda. The meeting focused on the presentation of an innovative energy solution intended to support mining development across the country, particularly in areas affected by limited electricity access. Energy solution targeting the mining sector According to a statement from the Ministry of… Read More Here

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DRC and U.S. Deepen Strategic Partnership Through Inga III and Lobito Corridor Projects

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kinshasa and Washington Strengthen Cooperation on Energy and Infrastructure Development Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Jeremy Wiggins in Kinshasa on Monday, May 11, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States. The discussions focused on several priority projects considered essential to the DRC’s economic transformation and energy future. Key topics included the Inga III hydroelectric project, development of the Lobito strategic corridor, investment security, and regional industrialization driven by the country’s vast mineral and… Read More Here

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Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Launches $420 Million Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Boost Renewable Energy Investment The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, has launched a Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme (CFIP) aimed at accelerating investment in renewable energy and strengthening national electricity supply. Announced on April 1, 2026, the programme is expected to mobilise around USD 420 million in investment for grid-connected clean energy projects, with a strong focus on solar power integrated with battery energy storage systems. The CFIP is structured as a results-based carbon finance mechanism… Read More Here

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Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Targets 10,000MW Power Capacity by 2030 as Government Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says Zambia is making significant progress in the energy sector through reforms, infrastructure investment and increased private sector participation aimed at supporting economic growth. Speaking at the 4th Senior Public Service Management Meeting in Lusaka, Mr Kangwa described energy as the “lifeblood of development” and said government policies had helped attract local and foreign investment into the sector. He highlighted the implementation of the Electricity Open Access Regulations and the launch… Read More Here

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ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Markets Mining, Energy and Agriculture Investment Opportunities to German Investors The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has promoted the country’s investment opportunities to German and European investors during high-level engagements in Germany aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting foreign direct investment. The ZDA formed part of a Zambian government delegation participating in Development Cooperation negotiations between Zambia and the Federal Republic of Germany for the 2027–2028 cooperation period. The bilateral discussions focused on strategic sectors including governance, agriculture, food and nutrition security, and water development. Business forum highlights investment… Read More Here

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DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

DRC Pushes Greater Kasai Mining Expansion With Major Chinese Copper Project and Energy Infrastructure Plan The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to transform Greater Kasai into a new strategic mining production hub, as part of efforts to diversify the country’s extractive industry beyond its traditional mining regions. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held discussions with officials from China Railway Resources Universal Limited to review a major proposed mining investment in the territories of Miabi and Kabeya-Kamwanga. Large-scale copper… Read More Here

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DRC Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms with New Projects and World Bank Funding

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

DRC Secures $250M World Bank Funding, Advances Power Projects to Boost Electricity Supply The Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying efforts to transform its energy sector through new infrastructure projects and strategic financing aimed at expanding electricity access and supporting economic growth. Speaking before the ATI-NTIC Commission of the National Assembly, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, highlighted key progress, including the commissioning of the Kakobola hydroelectric power plant and the mobilization of major development funding. A cornerstone of this strategy is the approval of $250… Read More Here

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Zambia Signs $246 Million Solar Investment Deal to Expand Nambala Power Project

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Constance

Zambia Secures $246M Solar Investment as Nambala Project Expansion Targets 350MW Capacity The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and Sunshare Energy Limited (SEL) have signed a $246 million Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) to expand the Nambala Solar Power Plant in Mumbwa, in a move aimed at accelerating Zambia’s renewable energy development. The agreement supports Phase II of the project, which will add 250 megawatts (MW) to the existing facility. This follows Phase I a 100MW installation valued at $54 million bringing the plant’s total planned capacity to 350MW and… Read More Here