Energy - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Zambia Advances Toward 1,000 MW Solar Goal with Lifesong Northrise Project in Ndola 1

Zambia Boosts Renewable Energy Drive with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s drive to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 is gaining momentum, with the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, emerging as a key milestone in the nation’s renewable energy expansion. The privately led project is set to supply much-needed electricity to the national grid, easing Zambia’s energy deficit and supporting industrial and economic growth. On 10 October 2025, ZESCO Limited hosted… Read More Here

MAAMBA SIGNS 100 MW SOLAR DEAL AND $300MN AGRO DEALS WITH GRZ

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) join forces to accelerate renewable energy development MAAMBA, ZAMBIA – The Government of Zambia has formalised a partnership with Maamba Solar Energy Limited to implement a 100 MW solar power project at Maamba, Sinazongwe District. The signing ceremony, held at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka, brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), ZCCM Investments Holdings and Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL). Two key agreements were executed at the event, the Implementation Agreement (IA) and… Read More Here

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MAAMBA 100 MW SOLAR POWER PLANT COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

New solar project at Maamba in Southern Province signals bold step in diversifying energy mix and reducing load-shedding. MAAMBA, ZAMBIA – Maamba Solar Energy Limited has launched the construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, Southern Province, in what the government has described as a “game-changing” step towards ending the power crisis and advancing Zambia’s climate and energy goals. The project was officially launched by the Minister of Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, MP, on 22nd September at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by government officials, investors, community… Read More Here

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Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 Constance

Zambia Announces Major Solar Expansion to Combat Power Shortages and Achieve 1,000 MW Target President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled ambitious plans to tackle Zambia’s chronic power shortages through a major shift toward renewable energy, announcing that over 740 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity will come online within the next 12 months. Speaking during the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, President Hichilema acknowledged the impact of electricity outages on both citizens and businesses. “We feel the pain and frustration of power outages faced by our citizens, which include… Read More Here

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FQM BACKS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AGENDA TO POWER 3 MILLION TONNES OF COPPER PRODUCTION

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 Constance

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is investing in Zambia’s energy infrastructure to help the nation achieve its ambitious target of 3 million tonnes of annual copper production. The company emphasised that expanding generation capacity and modernising transmission systems are essential not only for mining growth but also for powering Zambia’s broader economic development and supplying critical minerals for the global energy transition. Speaking at the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, FQM’s Infrastructure Lead for Zambia, Jed Goldstein, highlighted the company’s dual approach: securing reliable energy for its operations while driving strategic… Read More Here

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Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Constance

Sonangol Unveils Plan for 100+ EV Charging Points and Solar Expansion to Drive Angola’s Energy Transition Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has announced plans to deploy more than 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) across the country by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to the nation’s energy transition strategy. The announcement was made during a Sonangol-sponsored pre-conference workshop led by Jelson Pereira, Head of the Operational Management of Energy Assets Department at Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energies, ahead of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition. The initiative is… Read More Here

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IRH Strengthens UAE–Egypt Energy and Mining Collaboration with Landmark Agreements

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Constance

International Resources Holding Signs Strategic MoUs with EGPC and Egypt’s Mineral Authority to Boost Energy and Mining Investment International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of 2PointZero, has signed two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority. The agreements reinforce the UAE–Egypt corridor as a key driver of regional energy security and sustainable economic growth. The MoUs were signed in Abu Dhabi by Ali Rashed AlRashdi, CEO of IRH, alongside Eng.… Read More Here

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Forecasts 42% EPS Growth for H1 2025

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has released a trading statement indicating that its earnings per share (EPS) for the half-year ended 30 June 2025 are expected to be approximately 42% higher than those recorded in the same period in 2024. The growth is primarily driven by the partial write-back of previously impaired receivables from Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM), totaling US$10.4 million, combined with increased revenue across all business segments. In accordance with the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Listing Requirements, CEC cautioned shareholders that the information in this trading statement… Read More Here

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Zambia Urges $11.6 Billion Investment to Meet 2030 Electricity Demand

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Zambia needs $11.6B Investment in Renewables and Power Infrastructure to Meet Rapidly Growing Electricity Demand Zambia will require US$11.6 billion in investments by 2030 to expand electricity generation and meet rapidly growing national demand, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has announced. Speaking through Director of Energy Mafayo Ziba at the official opening of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025, Minister Chikote emphasized that the country’s energy sector is at a decisive moment. He urged investors to explore opportunities in renewables, energy storage, and industrial power solutions.… Read More Here

International Energy Uranium

Namibia Poised to Become a Global Uranium Powerhouse by 2030

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

Namibia Set to Export 40 Million Pounds of Uranium Annually as New Mines Drive Global Energy Supply By the end of this decade, Namibia could host six operating uranium mines, exporting nearly 40 million pounds annually to meet growing global demand for clean, reliable baseload energy. From Rössing’s historic legacy pits to the greenfield sites of Etango-8, uranium is reshaping Namibia’s desert, and the stakes have never been higher. Three advanced projects in the Erongo Region are set to expand Namibia’s uranium portfolio. Bannerman Energy’s Etango-8 project is the most… Read More Here