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Kamoa-Kakula Inaugurates 60 MW Solar Power Plant with Battery Storage to Strengthen Sustainable Copper Production 1 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Energy 

Kamoa-Kakula Inaugurates 60 MW Solar Power Plant with Battery Storage to Strengthen Sustainable Copper Production

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Kamoa-Kakula Launches 60 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project, Advancing DRC’s Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Copper Ambitions KOLWEZI, DRC – Kamoa Copper has officially commissioned a 60 MW solar power project equipped with battery energy storage systems, marking a major milestone in its efforts to secure reliable renewable energy for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex and reduce the carbon intensity of its operations. The project, developed in partnership with CrossBoundary Energy and Green World Energie, was officially inaugurated on October 16, 2026, during a ceremony attended by senior government officials, energy… Read More Here
ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications Worth K13.4 Billion in Proposed Investment 2 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications Worth K13.4 Billion in Proposed Investment

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Zambia’s ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications as Proposed Investment Reaches K13.4 Billion Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 61 energy applications representing approximately K13.4 billion in proposed investment, signalling continued interest in the country’s energy sector. The approvals are expected to support investment in energy infrastructure and services, with potential benefits for electricity supply, renewable energy development and the downstream petroleum industry. The ERB regulates activities across Zambia’s electricity, renewable energy and petroleum subsectors, overseeing licensing and compliance to ensure energy businesses operate within the applicable regulatory framework. The… Read More Here
Botswana Targets Electricity Exports to Zambia by 2027 3 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Botswana Targets Electricity Exports to Zambia by 2027

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Botswana Plans 100 MW Power Exports by 2027 as Regional Energy Trade Expands Botswana is targeting electricity exports of at least 100 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2027, with Zambia among the regional markets it hopes to supply as it strengthens domestic generation and cross-border transmission infrastructure. The target forms part of Botswana’s broader strategy to achieve electricity self-sufficiency and transition from reliance on imported power to becoming a potential net exporter within the Southern African Power Pool. Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, said the… Read More Here
DRC Establishes National Power Dispatch Centre to Strengthen Grid Stability and Energy Efficiency 4 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

DRC Establishes National Power Dispatch Centre to Strengthen Grid Stability and Energy Efficiency

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DRC Launches National Dispatch Service to Improve Electricity Management and Support Industrial Growth The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step toward modernising its electricity sector with the creation of a National Dispatch Service (SND), a new public institution tasked with improving the management, coordination and reliability of the country’s power network. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Hydroelectric Resources and Electricity, forms part of broader efforts to strengthen electricity supply, optimise energy flows and improve the performance of the national grid. The reform is being… Read More Here
CEC Reports Robust First-Half Results as Regional Expansion and Clean Energy Investments Gather Momentum 5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

CEC Reports Robust First-Half Results as Regional Expansion and Clean Energy Investments Gather Momentum

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Reports US$61.6 Million Profit and US$61 Million Dividend in Strong H1 2026 Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) showcased its financial strength, regional growth ambitions and renewable energy strategy during its 2026 Open Day, which attracted more than 800 shareholders and stakeholders both in person and online. Held at the InterContinental Hotel, the annual event provided investors with an opportunity to engage directly with the company’s leadership on financial performance, strategic priorities and long-term growth plans across Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). One of the key… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula Cuts Diesel Consumption by 40% with Solar Power 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News Energy 

Kamoa-Kakula Cuts Diesel Consumption by 40% with Solar Power

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex Reduces Diesel Use as 60 MW Solar-Battery System Reaches Full Capacity Kamoa-Kakula, the copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reduced diesel consumption by its on-site generators by 40% following the commissioning of new solar power and battery storage facilities. According to third-quarter results released by Ivanhoe Mines on 8 October 2026, diesel consumption fell by 40% in September compared with July as the solar facilities ramped up operations. The installations reached full operating capacity on 23 September, supplying the… Read More Here
DRC Seeks to Restart Lake Albert Oil Exploration 7 Mining in DRC Energy Oil & Gas 

DRC Seeks to Restart Lake Albert Oil Exploration

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DRC Moves to Revive Oil Exploration Around Lake Albert as Tshisekedi Eyes New Energy Opportunities The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up efforts to revive oil exploration in the strategically important Lake Albert basin, as President Félix Tshisekedi seeks to unlock the country’s untapped hydrocarbon potential and strengthen its position in the regional energy sector. The renewed focus comes after years of limited progress on oil exploration in the Congolese section of the Albertine Graben, particularly in Blocks 1 and 2, which remain largely undeveloped despite their geological proximity… Read More Here
Zambia's Installed Power Capacity Climbs to 4,722MW as Solar Sector Booms 8 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia’s Installed Power Capacity Climbs to 4,722MW as Solar Sector Booms

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Zambia’s Power Generation Capacity Surges to 4,722MW as Solar Energy Expansion Accelerates Zambia has significantly expanded its electricity generation capacity, increasing installed power capacity from 3,777 megawatts (MW) in 2024 to 4,722.3MW, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security and support economic growth. Speaking at the third edition of the Energy Forum for Africa in Lusaka, President Hakainde Hichilema, through Vice-President Mutale Nalumango, said the country has made notable progress in power generation but warned that investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure must now keep… Read More Here
ERB Approval Clears Path for 100MW Kafironda Solar Project in Mufulira 9 Mining in Zambia Energy 

ERB Approval Clears Path for 100MW Kafironda Solar Project in Mufulira

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Kafironda Solar Project Gains Momentum as Mufulira Backs 100MW Renewable Energy Investment The proposed 100-megawatt Kafironda Solar PV Project has taken a significant step toward construction after developer Kafironda Solar Energy Limited (KSE) secured a construction permit from the Energy Regulation Board (ERB). The progress was revealed during an alignment meeting between KSE and the Mufulira Municipal Council, where both parties reviewed project timelines, regulatory requirements and key areas of cooperation needed to advance the development. Speaking on the project, Mufulira Mayor Kasonde Musongole said discussions focused on several critical… Read More Here
$519 Million Solar Power Plant Planned for Mpongwe 10 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

$519 Million Solar Power Plant Planned for Mpongwe

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Mpongwe to Host $519 Million Solar Power Project as Zambia Expands Renewable Energy Capacity Mpongwe District in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province is set to become home to a major renewable energy project following plans to develop a 500-megawatt (MW) solar power plant valued at approximately US$519 million. The project will be developed by EnerSynk Solar Energy Limited in the Kashitu area under the leadership of Chieftainess Malembeka. Covering around 615 hectares, the development will be rolled out in three phases over an estimated period of 18 months. District Commissioner Mwambashi Mwitwa… Read More Here

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