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DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum 1 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
DRC Pushes Regional Trade Integration Through Corridor Development at Lubumbashi Conference 2 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Pushes Regional Trade Integration Through Corridor Development at Lubumbashi Conference

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DRC Import-Export Conference in Lubumbashi Focuses on Trade Corridors to Boost African Economic Integration The third edition of the Import-Export Conference opened on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga province. Organized by the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC), the two-day event brings together public and private sector stakeholders to discuss how transport corridors can drive economic and trade integration across Africa. Participants include government officials, business leaders, freight forwarders, bankers, and mining sector representatives. The discussions center on the theme: “The DRC at the heart of the challenges… Read More Here
Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development 3 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Transport and Logistics 

Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development

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Zambia’s Transport Minister Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Transport Corridor Development Zambia is intensifying efforts to transform itself from a landlocked nation into a regional logistics and trade hub through sustained investment in transport infrastructure, corridor development, and regional cooperation, Minister of Transport and Logistics Hon. Museba Frank Tayali announced during the opening of the Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference in Lusaka. Speaking to government officials, industry leaders, and regional partners, the minister emphasized that Africa’s economic future depends on stronger regional integration and more efficient transport corridors capable of… Read More Here
Transport Infrastructure Takes Center Stage at DRC–Angola Economic Forum 4 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics 

Transport Infrastructure Takes Center Stage at DRC–Angola Economic Forum

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Lobito Corridor Project Seen as Key to Regional Integration and Trade Growth in Southern Africa At the third Economic Forum between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, transport and communication infrastructure emerged as a central lever for accelerating regional integration and reducing the outward orientation of national economies. Gathered around the theme “Sub-regional Infrastructure Development Strategy: How to Strengthen Integration and Minimize External Dependence,” experts, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders reached a shared conclusion: without efficient and interconnected transport networks, Southern Africa will struggle to unlock its full… Read More Here
Zambia Pushes Responsible Mining and Exploration Reforms at AZMEC Forum in Kitwe 5 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Exploration 

Zambia Pushes Responsible Mining and Exploration Reforms at AZMEC Forum in Kitwe

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Kabeta Calls for Stronger Governance and Innovation in Zambia’s Mining Sector Kitwe, Zambia – Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta, has called for strengthened governance, technical professionalism, and innovation to secure Zambia’s position as a competitive and sustainable mining hub. Addressing delegates at the AZEMEC Exploration Forum in Kitwe, Dr. Kabeta underscored the importance of structured dialogue platforms that bring together government, industry, academia, and professional bodies. Such forums, he said, are vital for aligning strategies, sharing expertise, and shaping policies that respond to… Read More Here
RAIL AT THE CENTER OF LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026 6 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Sponsored Content Transport and Logistics 

RAIL AT THE CENTER OF LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026

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The regional movement toward a “Land-Linked Zambia” Africa is gaining unstoppable momentum, backed by massive infrastructure investment and world-class technical partnerships. Following the confirmation of six major SADC ports, we are proud to announce that the “Iron Spine” of Southern Africa, TAZARA, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), and the Southern African Railway Association (SARA) is officially joining the conversation at Land-Linked Zambia 2026.This year, the dialogue is further strengthened by the participation of global industry leaders Traxtion and Plasser & Theurer, bringing unparalleled private-sector expertise and engineering precision to the table.… Read More Here
President Highlights Investment Reforms and Mining Revival at ZIMEC 2026 7 Mining in Zambia Economy Events & Expos Investment News 

President Highlights Investment Reforms and Mining Revival at ZIMEC 2026

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Zambia Strengthening Investment Climate Through Reforms and Regional Cooperation, Delegates Told President Hakainde Hichilema last week addressed delegates at the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), underscoring the country’s improving investment climate, the revival of dormant mining assets, and the growing role of both local and regional investment in driving economic growth. Speaking to industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, the President pointed to the reopening of the historic Kalengwa Mine in North-Western Province as a clear example of the government’s reform agenda and commitment to revitalizing Zambia’s mining sector.… Read More Here
SADC REGIONAL PORTS CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IN LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026 8 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Sponsored Content Transport and Logistics 

SADC REGIONAL PORTS CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IN LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026

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As Land-linked Zambia (LLZ) 2026 fast approaches, all six key SADC ports have confirmed participation, namely Beira, Dar es Salaam, Durban (Transnet), Lobito, Nacala, and Walvis Bay – highlighting the importance of strengthening multimodal corridors, improving efficiency, and enhancing connectivity between SADC and international markets. As the Zambian government targets the production of 3 million MT of copper by 2031, these ports will not only feel the weight and the responsibility of this target but also the need to advance their technologies along the corridors as they continue to serve… Read More Here
The Kazungula Gateway: Unlocking Seamless Trade in Southern Africa 9 Transport and Logistics Events & Expos Mining in Zambia 

The Kazungula Gateway: Unlocking Seamless Trade in Southern Africa

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Southern Africa is witnessing a major shift in how trade moves across its borders, and at the center of this transformation is the Kazungula Bridge. The opening of the Kazungula Bridge, which connects Zambia and Botswana across the Zambezi River, represents a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and logistics. During the launch of the authority, the President, alongside his Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment to enhancing trade and economic integration between the two neighbours. Spanning 923 metres and constructed at a cost of approximately US$259 million,… Read More Here
ZIMEC 2026 to Examine Zambia’s Mining and Energy Transition at a Pivotal Moment for Investment and Reform 10 Events & Expos Mining in Zambia Sponsored Content 

ZIMEC 2026 to Examine Zambia’s Mining and Energy Transition at a Pivotal Moment for Investment and Reform

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As Zambia advances ambitious targets across mining production, energy reform, and regional trade integration, the 13th edition of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026) will convene policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, and technical experts to examine how the country can translate momentum into long-term, sustainable growth. ZIMEC 2026 will take place at the Garden Court Hotel, in Kitwe at the heart of the Copperbelt from 25 – 26 March 2026. ZIMEC 2026 will focus on the evolving dynamics shaping Zambia’s mining and energy sectors, including responsible… Read More Here

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