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Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC 1 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

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Angola Grants Somagec 30-Year Power Transmission Deal to Export Electricity to DR Congo Angola has granted Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate an electricity transmission system that will enable power exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, known as the Northern Corridor, will also strengthen electricity supply to Angola’s Cabinda Province. The concession was awarded under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, allowing Somagec to take responsibility for financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual transfer of the infrastructure to… Read More Here
China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure 2 International Economy Energy Infrastructural Development 

China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

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China Expands Investment Cooperation with Namibia in Critical Minerals, Energy and Economic Development China and Namibia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture, infrastructure and critical minerals, following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing. The discussions marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to attract foreign investment, create jobs and diversify its economy. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China for seven days as part of her government’s push to secure investment from one of the world’s largest economies and leading… Read More Here
Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration 3 Energy Electricity Sponsored Content 

Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

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Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly double to 2,291 TWh by 2050, requiring an estimated $30 billion in transmission and grid infrastructure investment to unlock and integrate new generation capacity. Yet, across the continent, grid systems are struggling to keep pace with rapidly expanding supply pipelines and rising demand. In Nigeria, repeated nationwide grid collapses as recently as February 2026 underscore the fragility of aging transmission infrastructure. In East Africa, tower failures along the 428 km Loiyangalani-Suswa line temporarily stranded output from Lake Turkana Wind Power – Africa’s largest… Read More Here
TFM Calls for Stronger Energy-Mining-Academia Collaboration to Support DRC’s Mining Growth 4 Mining in DRC Corporate News Energy Events & Expos 

TFM Calls for Stronger Energy-Mining-Academia Collaboration to Support DRC’s Mining Growth

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Tenke Fungurume Mining Urges Integrated Energy Strategy to Sustain DRC Mining Expansion Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has called for closer cooperation between the government, mining companies, and academic institutions to address the energy challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Speaking on June 19, 2026, during a panel discussion on energy constraints in mining, TFM’s Director of External Relations, Hugo Sinza, stressed that reliable energy supply is essential for sustainable industrial development. “Without energy, there is no sustainable mining industry,” Sinza said, noting that mining operations depend entirely… Read More Here
Mission 300 Brings Electricity to Over 50 Million Africans, Accelerating Toward 2030 Target 5 Electricity Energy International 

Mission 300 Brings Electricity to Over 50 Million Africans, Accelerating Toward 2030 Target

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Over 50 Million Africans Gain Electricity Access Under Mission 300, World Bank and AfDB Report The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on June 16, 2026, that more than 50 million people across Africa have gained access to electricity under Mission 300, a flagship initiative launched in 2024 aiming to connect 300 million people by 2030. According to the two institutions, the program is now progressing at nearly twice the pre-launch pace, driven by investments across the full energy value chain, from generation to last-mile household… Read More Here
Zambia’s ERB Approves 32 Energy Licences and K4.5 Billion Investment in Power, Fuel, and Renewables 6 Mining in Zambia Energy Infrastructural Development 

Zambia’s ERB Approves 32 Energy Licences and K4.5 Billion Investment in Power, Fuel, and Renewables

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Zambia Energy Sector 2026: ERB Approves 32 Licences, K4.5 Billion Investment in Solar, Fuel Stations and Infrastructure The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 32 new energy licences, 16 construction permits, and multiple licence amendments, unlocking investment commitments worth approximately K4.5 billion (US$253 million) for energy infrastructure and service delivery in Zambia. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the approvals covered the electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum sectors, reflecting continued expansion across the country’s energy value chain. She said the decisions… Read More Here
Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC 7 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Energy Experts Say Power Purchase Agreements Are Key to Unlocking Electricity Investment and Mining Growth Energy stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for stronger investment frameworks, particularly through power purchase agreements (PPAs), to unlock financing for electricity generation and address persistent power shortages affecting the mining and industrial sectors. Speaking during a high-level panel at the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week, energy producer and Kipay Energy Chief Executive Officer Eric Monga said the country’s energy challenge is not a lack of resources,… Read More Here
Essar Group and IRH Seal US$500 Million Energy Trading and Crude Supply Facility for UK Refinery Operations 8 International Corporate News Energy 

Essar Group and IRH Seal US$500 Million Energy Trading and Crude Supply Facility for UK Refinery Operations

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Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Sign US$500 Million Deal to Strengthen Crude Supply Security and Trading Flexibility International Resources Holding (IRH) and the Essar Group have announced the successful execution of a US$500 million crude sourcing and refined products supply facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading. The agreement is designed to enhance feedstock security and improve trading flexibility for Essar Energy Transition Fuels, while also optimizing its working capital structure. It will allow the company to diversify crude sourcing and product marketing options in response… Read More Here
SNEL Intensifies Efforts to Strengthen Electricity Supply Across Kinshasa 9 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

SNEL Intensifies Efforts to Strengthen Electricity Supply Across Kinshasa

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SNEL Accelerates Power Grid Modernization in Kinshasa With New 75 MVA Infrastructure Project Teams from the National Electricity Company, SNEL SA, continue to work around the clock to improve electricity supply and strengthen the power grid across several neighborhoods of Kinshasa. Technicians, engineers, and operational managers remain fully mobilized to modernize infrastructure and deliver more reliable service to the population. As part of ongoing efforts to monitor and accelerate electrical infrastructure modernization projects, the Director General of SNEL SA, Teddy Lwamba, deployed a high-level delegation composed of the Director of… Read More Here
DRC Mines Ministry Signs Energy Partnership with ONYO-BT SARL to Address Power Shortages in Mining Sector 10 Mining in DRC Energy 

DRC Mines Ministry Signs Energy Partnership with ONYO-BT SARL to Address Power Shortages in Mining Sector

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DRC Mines Ministry Signs Energy Partnership with ONYO-BT SARL to Address Power Shortages in Mining Sector DRC Mines Ministry Partners with ONYO-BT SARL to Develop Off-Grid Energy Solutions for Mining Operations On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Mines and ONYO-BT SARL, a company specializing in innovative electricity generation technologies. ONYO-BT SARL develops autonomous power solutions that do not rely on conventional energy sources and are designed to operate without smoke emissions, positioning the company within… Read More Here

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