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DBZ Contributes $2.5 Million to Zambia’s Renewable Energy Sector Projects

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Constance

The Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) has allocated USD2.5 million to support renewable energy projects in Zambia’s private sector, creating new opportunities and driving sustainable development in Zambia. This funding is part of the Rural Electrification Authority Off Grid Loan Facility (OGLF) launched by the government to enhance private sector participation in the rural electrification space. The funding is also part of the USD26.5 million financing made available by the International Development Association of the World Bank through the Electricity Services Access Project (ESAP) to increase electricity access in rural… Read More Here

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Authorities Value Solar Panels at Kariba dam

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Constance

The Zambezi River Authority, a corporation jointly owned by the Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe responsible for the environmental management of the Zambezi River, has announced that it will consider using floating solar panels on the Kariba dam. The objective is to complement more than 2,100 MW of hydroelectric capacity after the deepening of the power interruptions in the two countries as a result of falling water levels. According to the executive chairman of the Zambezi River Authority, Munyaradzi Munodawafa, a similar proposal is being considered for the proposed 2,400… Read More Here

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Kazungula Bridge Features New Decorative LED Lighting Solution

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Constance

Kazungula Bridge is a road and rail bridge over the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Botswana at the town of Kazungula. The 923-metre-long bridge links the town of Kazungula in Zambia with Botswana. The bridge features a single-line railway track between two traffic lanes and walkways for pedestrians. Before the bridge was opened for traffic, direct traffic between the two countries was possible only by ferry. The bridge takes advantage of the short 135-metre border the two countries share at the river and is curved to avoid… Read More Here

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Attendees at 2023 Mining Indaba share Zambia’s progress since 2022

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Constance

It’s been eight months since Zambia used its moment in the limelight at the 2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba to deliver the message that President Hichilema’s Administration would be prioritizing policy stability and predictability in the mining sector, the country’s biggest foreign exchange earner. Now, with the 2023 Mining Indaba behind us, Mining For Zambia reflects on the impression of unity that Africa’s second largest copper producer created for the investors, political leaders, commodity traders, and companies across the mining value chain who gathered at last week’s event. Ministries, parastatals, the Zambia Chamber… Read More Here

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CEC Commissions 34 MW Solar Power Plant in Zambia

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Constance

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has commissioned a 34 MW solar power plant in Kitwe, the country’s first large-scale solar photovoltaic facility. The 34 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant is CEC’s first step into renewable energy, but with an aim to achieve 300 MW of renewable energy resources over the next four years, it is certainly not the last. The solar plant covers a total area of approximately 30 hectares and includes 61,300 solar PV modules, 150 inverters, six transformer stations and 4 km of transmission line. The project, which… Read More Here

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African Mining can make the most of Energy Transition

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Constance

With the global energy transition gathering pace, it is imperative that African mining keeps up with the rapidly growing demand for commodities – both to responsibly develop the continent’s economies and to avoid the negative impact of market imbalances. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town this week, SRK Consulting managing director Andrew van Zyl said it was clear that key energy technologies were mineral-intensive, and would demand considerably higher production levels of many commodities. While mining countries could reap the benefits of this demand, there… Read More Here

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AFD to Provide €41 Million for 6 MW Photovoltaic Plant in Kabinda

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Constance

The French Development Agency (AFD) announces the mobilization of an amount of 41 million euros for the construction works of the photovoltaic power plant of 6 megawatts in the city of Kabinda, capital of the province of Lomami. The announcement was made to the provincial authorities on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, by an AFD delegation led by its Deputy Director, Giani Saterna. According to him, the French Development Agency has agreed to increase, to increase its commitments for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). And among the priority sectors are notably… Read More Here

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Mantashe and Ramaphosa give miners Energy assurance

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Constance

The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba is usually prominent for creating dialogue on licensing policies and investment opportunities across the continent. However, this year’s agenda has been centered around South Africa’s energy crisis. Kickstarting the conference, minister in the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has endorsed the procurement of emergency or short-term power from existing facilities and other private power plants. Additionally, South Africa will be able to purchase additional electricity from neighbouring countries which can be unblocked in the short to medium term. Locally, Mantashe… Read More Here

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Mozambique to Invest in Assembly Line for Electric Buses

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Constance

The government of Mozambique, through the Ministries of Transport and Communications and Industry and Commerce, is sponsoring a private initiative to invest in an assembly line for electric passenger transport buses as part of the National Program to Industrialize Mozambique. The project was presented and made public at a meeting in Maputo on Tuesday, January 31st, attended by key ministers and officials from relevant departments. The private partner, mentor of the project, was also present at the meeting. The problem of public transport in the country has been one of… Read More Here

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Anglo American’s New LNG Vessel Loads first Iron Ore Cargo

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Constance

Anglo American’s newly launched LNG dual-fuelled Capesize+ vessel, the Ubuntu Harmony, has loaded its first cargo of iron ore from its Kumba operations in South Africa. The vessel is the first of ten LNG dual-fuelled new-build ships that Anglo American will introduce to its chartered fleet during the course of 2023 and 2024, delivering an estimated 35% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to ships fuelled by conventional marine oil fuel. The use of LNG will also lead to a significant reduction of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from vessel exhausts,… Read More Here