Energy - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Zambia Moves Ahead with 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sinazongwe 1

Zambia to Develop 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant as ZCCM-IH Targets Energy Security Zambia is moving forward with plans to develop a 300MW coal-fired thermal power plant in Sinazongwe District, as the country seeks to strengthen electricity supply and reduce its heavy reliance on hydropower. The project is being developed through Ever Great Energy Company Limited, a special-purpose vehicle involving ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Wonderful Group Services Limited. Under an agreement signed on June 1, 2026, ZCCM-IH will acquire a 30% stake in Ever Great for approximately US$54.2 million. The… Read More Here

Solution for Africa Selected for $57.6 Million Solar Projects in Zambia

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Solution for Africa Provisionally Wins $57.6 Million in Three Zambia Solar Contracts French renewable energy company Solution for Africa has been provisionally selected for three solar power contracts in Zambia with a combined value of approximately $57.6 million, marking another step in the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy generation. The contracts cover the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects designed to increase electricity supply and support Zambia’s efforts to diversify its energy mix. The provisional selection follows a competitive procurement process and remains subject to the completion of the… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Set to Add 1,365MW of New Power Capacity by Year-End

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Targets 1,365MW Power Capacity Expansion by December to Strengthen Energy Supply Zimbabwe is expected to add 1,365MW of new electricity generation capacity by December as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen energy security and address persistent power shortages. The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) says 635MW of generation projects are currently under construction, while an additional 730MW is planned, subject to financing. The combined capacity is expected to significantly improve the country’s electricity supply and support growing demand from industry and households. The expansion forms part of Zimbabwe’s broader… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Copper Energy

DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

SAEMAPE Calls for More Funding and Energy Investment to Support Copper Development in Kasai-Oriental The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai-Oriental Province faces major challenges in developing its copper potential, with limited financing for exploration activities, artisanal mining formalisation, and energy supply emerging as key concerns. The Director General of the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, has called on the Congolese government and the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) to provide the necessary resources to support the transition of artisanal miners… Read More Here

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Zambia Expands Renewable Energy Capacity with 100MW Chisamba II Solar Plant

July 23, 2026July 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Doubles Chisamba Solar Capacity to 200MW to Support Mining and Energy Security Zambia has strengthened its renewable energy capacity with the commissioning of the 100MW Chisamba II Solar Power Plant, expanding the Chisamba Solar Complex to 200MW. The project represents a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, improve electricity reliability and reduce dependence on hydropower. Commissioned by President Hakainde Hichilema in Chisamba District, Central Province, the second phase of the solar complex supports Zambia’s broader ambition to increase electricity generation capacity to 10,000MW by… Read More Here

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Beyond Generation: Petrodex’s Integrated Energy Model Powering Southern Africa

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

The region’s energy gap will not be closed by generation alone. It calls for a more integrated approach, one that moves electrons across borders, builds the lines that carry them, and generates new supply where it counts. Across the Copperbelt and Haut-Katanga, the binding constraint on growth is no longer the ore in the ground. It is the electricity needed to extract and process it. The region sits atop some of the world’s richest copper and cobalt deposits, and global demand for both is climbing as electrification, electric vehicles and… Read More Here

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Angola and DRC Deepen Energy Cooperation on Shared Offshore Hydrocarbon Resources

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angola and DRC Advance Joint Offshore Oil Development with New Cooperation Measures for Common Interest Area Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have continued to strengthen their energy partnership after technical experts from both countries met in Luanda on Tuesday and Wednesday to advance cooperation within the Area of Common Interest (ACI). According to Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of the legal framework governing the joint exploration of shared offshore hydrocarbon resources and enhancing cooperation mechanisms between the… Read More Here

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Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s top power utilities and grid operators are confirmed to speak at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12-16. Their participation reflects the growing focus on transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and regional power market integration as the continent works to match generation growth with the networks needed to deliver it. South Africa’s Eskom has stabilized its generation fleet after years of load-shedding, recording more than 340 consecutive days without power cuts and a 98.9%… Read More Here

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Trafigura Withdraws from Angola’s $2 Billion Power Project Amid Development Challenges

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Trafigura Exits Angola’s $2 Billion Power Plant Project, Raising Questions Over Energy Expansion Plans Global commodities company Trafigura has withdrawn from a planned US$2 billion power project in Angola, creating uncertainty around one of the country’s major energy infrastructure developments. The project, which was expected to support Angola’s electricity generation capacity and strengthen industrial growth, was part of broader efforts to expand the country’s energy infrastructure and improve power supply reliability. Trafigura’s decision to step away comes after challenges surrounding the project’s development, financing structure and long-term commercial viability. The… Read More Here

International Energy

Africa’s Battery Race Shifts Toward Manufacturing as Investment in Energy Storage Grows

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Africa is moving beyond raw mineral exports as investment increases in battery manufacturing, processing and clean energy supply chains Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain is beginning to evolve, with countries moving beyond the export of critical minerals and focusing on developing local processing and battery manufacturing capacity. The continent holds some of the world’s largest reserves of minerals essential for battery production, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese and nickel. However, for decades, much of this value has been captured outside Africa, with raw materials exported for processing… Read More Here