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Soventix Joins Solar-Storage Project to Power DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Constance

German solar energy company Soventix GmbH will play a key role in the development of a large-scale solar and battery storage project to power the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company announced its participation on April 30, 2025. Soventix will be responsible for planning, project management, and supplying key components. The project is being led by CrossBoundary Energy, a developer specializing in renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients, which will operate the facility. Earlier in April, Kamoa Copper—the owner of the Kamoa-Kakula… Read More Here

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Zambia Advances $500 Million Solar Energy Drive to Power 130,000 Homes

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 Constance

ZESCO, Zambia’s state-owned energy utility, has announced a series of upcoming initiatives aimed at boosting renewable energy and improving national energy resilience. Central to these efforts is a Presidential Solar Directive designed to provide clean energy to 130,000 households across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Charles Kaisala, a ZESCO board member and energy policy chairman for the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), during a party event held in Lusaka. The directive, championed by the government, focuses on accelerating rooftop solar panel installations and introducing… Read More Here

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Zambia Reinforces Commitment to Clean Energy at London Summit

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Constance

Zambia has reaffirmed its dedication to clean energy and sustainable development during the high-level Summit on the Future of Energy Security, currently taking place in London. Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote is leading the Zambian delegation at the two-day global event, co-hosted by the United Kingdom and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The summit brings together key ministers, investors, policy experts, and energy stakeholders to foster international cooperation in tackling emerging challenges within the energy sector, including digitalization, climate change, and the growing adoption of renewable energy technologies. Speaking on… Read More Here

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Zambia Urges European Investment in Mining and Energy Sectors

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has called on European nations to invest in Zambia’s mining and energy sectors, emphasizing the country’s growing openness to new international partnerships. His remarks followed his participation in the 10th Annual Delphi Economic Forum held in Greece. Speaking from Addis Ababa, Dr. Musokotwane highlighted Greece as an untapped partner in Zambia’s development agenda. “The Delphi Forum offered a strategic platform to promote investment and strengthen partnerships,” he said. “We are focused on attracting investments that create jobs, generate wealth, and… Read More Here

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Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval Time to 48 Hours to Boost Clean Energy Investment

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has announced a dramatic reduction in the approval time for solar project applications—from six months to just 48 hours—as part of efforts to attract private sector investment and accelerate renewable energy development. The fast-tracked process aims to support the government’s goal of adding 1,000 MW of solar power to the national grid by 2025. With hydropower currently dominating Zambia’s energy mix and severe droughts in 2024 significantly reducing output, the government is pushing to diversify the country’s energy sources, enhance grid resilience, and improve access to… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper Signs Landmark Deal for Africa’s First Solar Baseload Plant

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 Constance

Kamoa Copper S.A. has signed a landmark power purchase agreement (PPA) with CrossBoundary Energy to supply baseload renewable energy to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex near Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This marks a significant milestone in the region’s shift toward sustainable mining operations. Kamoa Copper is a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining Group, and the DRC government, which holds a 20% ownership stake. The Kamoa-Kakula complex is the largest copper mine in Africa, with an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 tonnes. The on-site… Read More Here

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Zambia’s CEC to Invest $500 Million in Power Transmission and Solar Expansion

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) plans to invest $500 million over the next two years to expand its power transmission infrastructure. The investment will focus on increasing solar power output and doubling the capacity of its crucial transmission line to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). CEC, which operates the only transmission link between the DRC and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), intends to raise power transfer capacity from 250 MW to 550 MW. This expansion aims to enhance regional energy security and meet the growing industrial demand in… Read More Here

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Zambia and Mozambique Forge Key Energy Partnership with New MoUs

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance

Zambia and Mozambique have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional energy cooperation with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing power trade and improving infrastructure development between the two nations. The agreements, formalized during the 2025 Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), include an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) for the development of the Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector. This major initiative is set to improve power trade, telecommunications, and power generation in the region. The Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector, valued at approximately USD 500 million, will… Read More Here

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DRC Signs €150 Million Energy Deal with Germany’s Gauff Engineering

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance

On March 17, 2025, in Berlin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a €150 million (approximately $165.5 million) contract with Germany’s Gauff Engineering to construct 230 photovoltaic and mini-hydropower plants over the next four years. The agreement, announced by the Congolese Agency for Rural and Peri-Urban Electrification (ANSER), marks a significant step in expanding the country’s energy infrastructure. While details on the financing agreement remain undisclosed, part of the funding is expected to come from Germany. The initiative aligns with a broader rural and peri-urban electrification program formalized during… Read More Here

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Zambia’s President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasized the need for Africa to implement energy sector reforms to accelerate economic growth. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Hichilema highlighted Zambia’s commitment to the Mission 300 agenda, citing key reforms, including the inclusion of independent power producers and tariff adjustments to enhance commercial viability. He stressed that energy is as essential as water, urging African nations to leverage it for faster economic development. President Hichilema also reaffirmed Africa’s readiness to foster a business-friendly environment to support… Read More Here