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CEC Commissions Itimpi II Solar Plant, Boosting Zambia’s Renewable Energy Capacity 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

CEC Commissions Itimpi II Solar Plant, Boosting Zambia’s Renewable Energy Capacity

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Zambia Expands Solar Power: CEC Launches 136MW Itimpi II Plant to Strengthen Energy Security The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Group has commissioned the 136MW Itimpi II Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in Kitwe, marking a major expansion of its renewable energy portfolio and reinforcing Zambia’s transition toward a more diversified energy mix. With the addition of Itimpi II, CEC’s total installed solar capacity rises from 94MW to 230MW. This makes it the largest operational solar facility in Zambia and among the top three in sub-Saharan Africa.  The project was delivered… Read More Here
Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market 2 International Corporate News Energy Uranium 

Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market

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Paladin Energy Targets US, China and Europe as Namibia Emerges as Strategic Uranium Supply Hub Amid Rising Global Demand Paladin Energy says it is engaging potential buyers in the United States, China, and Europe as global demand for uranium continues to rise, reinforcing Namibia’s growing importance in the international nuclear fuel market. Chief Executive Officer Paul Hemburrow said the company has held discussions with representatives linked to US diplomatic channels, although no formal agreements have yet been concluded. “We’ve had direct interactions with representatives from US embassies, but there is… Read More Here
Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity 3 International Battery Metals Energy Oil & Gas 

Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity

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Mozambique–China Agreement Targets Critical Minerals, Gas Development and Security Cooperation in Northern Provinces Mozambique is strengthening its strategic relationship with China through a broad cooperation agreement that combines defence collaboration, geological mapping, and industrial investment aimed at unlocking one of Africa’s most resource-rich frontiers. The deal underscores Beijing’s expanding role in the continent’s mineral and energy sectors and reflects Maputo’s push to accelerate development in its northern regions. The announcement followed high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, culminating in a joint statement… Read More Here
President Hichilema Launches Mabumba Solar Plant to Strengthen Energy Supply in Luapula Province 4 Mining in Zambia Energy 

President Hichilema Launches Mabumba Solar Plant to Strengthen Energy Supply in Luapula Province

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Zambia Commissions 50MW Mabumba Solar Plant to Power 20,000 Homes and Boost Economic Growth in Luapula President Hakainde Hichilema has officially commissioned the 50-megawatt Mabumba Solar Plant in Chief Mabumba’s area of Mansa, a project expected to supply electricity to more than 20,000 households and stimulate economic growth across Luapula Province. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the President noted that since independence, the region had relied largely on the 10MW Musonda Falls Hydropower Station, which has long fallen short of meeting local electricity demand estimated at around 30MW. He said… Read More Here
Zambia Secures $1.5 Billion China Deal to Add 900 MW Power Capacity and Strengthen Energy Security 5 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Zambia Secures $1.5 Billion China Deal to Add 900 MW Power Capacity and Strengthen Energy Security

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Zambia Expands Power Generation with $1.5 Billion Chinese Investment to Boost Energy Security and Regional Supply Zambia has secured a $1.5 billion investment from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to expand its electricity generation capacity by 900 megawatts (MW), in a major step toward strengthening national energy security and supporting long-term infrastructure development. The agreement, signed with the Zambia Development Agency, supports the country’s broader target of reaching 10,000 MW of installed power capacity by 2031. It comes as Zambia continues to face electricity shortages driven largely by prolonged droughts,… Read More Here
DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum 6 Mining in DRC Energy Events & Expos 

DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum

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DRC Highlights 167,000 MW Hydropower Potential at Invest in African Energy Forum 2026, Calls for Faster Project Execution The Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, participated on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, in a ministerial panel at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026. The forum brings together governments, investors, and industry leaders to address financing, energy development, and energy security across Africa. During his intervention, the Minister revealed that the Democratic Republic of Congo’s hydropower potential is estimated at around 167,000 MW, spread across approximately 3,350 sites… Read More Here
Zambia Launches Major 250MW Solar and 150MW Battery Storage Project in Chongwe 7 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Launches Major 250MW Solar and 150MW Battery Storage Project in Chongwe

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Zambia Launches US$315 Million Leopard Hill Solar and Battery Project to Boost Power Supply and Energy Security President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched construction of a 250 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 150-megawatt battery energy storage system at the Leopard Hill Solar Generation Station in Chongwe District. The US$315 million hybrid energy project is expected to significantly strengthen Zambia’s electricity supply, improve grid stability, and enhance national energy security. The launch, held along Leopards Hill Road, marks a major milestone in the country’s drive to expand power generation capacity… Read More Here
Zambia Secures $1.5bn Energy Investment to Expand Power Generation Capacity 8 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia Secures $1.5bn Energy Investment to Expand Power Generation Capacity

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Zambia signs $1.5 billion deal with China Machinery Engineering Corporation to develop 900MW power mix and boost electricity output Zambia has secured a US$1.5 billion investment in its energy sector following an agreement between the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and China Machinery Engineering Corporation, aimed at expanding national electricity generation capacity. The project will deliver a diversified 900-megawatt (MW) power portfolio comprising three equal components: a 300MW coal-fired thermal plant, a 300MW solar facility, and a 300MW wind energy project. ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa described the investment as a… Read More Here
Zambia Convenes High-Level Dialogue to Accelerate Energy Sector Reforms 9 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Zambia Convenes High-Level Dialogue to Accelerate Energy Sector Reforms

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Zambia Holds National Dialogue on Energy Sector Reforms to Improve Electricity Supply, Governance and Investment Zambia has convened a high-level national dialogue aimed at driving urgent reforms in the energy sector to improve electricity supply, strengthen governance and attract investment. The dialogue was organised by the Centre for Trade Policy and Development in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, with support from Diakonia and the Energy for Growth Hub. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, civil society, academia and the media. Speaking at the official opening, Permanent… Read More Here
DRC Expands Solar Power Capacity with Major 120 MWp Renewable Energy Deal in Lualaba 10 Mining in DRC Energy 

DRC Expands Solar Power Capacity with Major 120 MWp Renewable Energy Deal in Lualaba

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DRC Signs Strategic Agreement for 120 MWp Solar Projects in Lualaba to Boost Renewable Energy and Industrial Supply Investment momentum in renewable energy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a new milestone following a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding solar power infrastructure in the country’s mining heartland. The National Agency for Rural Electrification and Energy Services (ANSER) has signed an agreement with Propav Infrastructure Limited for the development of two large-scale solar power plants in Lualaba. Major solar capacity planned The project will deliver a combined… Read More Here

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