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DRC Mines Minister Urges Zambian Suppliers to Tap into US$80 Billion Mining Market 1

DRC Mines Minister Louis Kabamba Calls for Stronger Zambia-DRC Mining Supply Chain Partnerships The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on Zambian mining suppliers, manufacturers and contractors to partner with Congolese businesses to supply goods and services to its mining industry, in a move aimed at strengthening regional trade, promoting local content and retaining more mineral wealth within Africa. Speaking at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka 2026 in Lusaka, DRC Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba said the two countries should leverage Zambia’s growing manufacturing capacity to meet demand… Read More Here

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DRC and Zambia Seek Stronger Regional Mining Cooperation and Local Value Addition

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Reaffirms Mining Partnership with Zambia to Boost Mineral Processing and Regional Industrialisation The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening mining cooperation with Zambia, with a focus on local mineral processing, regional value chains and increased economic benefits for communities. DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba reiterated the country’s position on October 19, 2026, when he represented President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo at the opening of the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) 2026 in Lusaka. Held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, the event… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts More Than US$12 Billion in Five Years

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Secures Over US$12 Billion in Mining Investment as Copper Production Target Drives Expansion Zambia’s mining sector has attracted more than US$12 billion in investment over the past five years, reflecting renewed capital commitments to existing operations and the development of new mining projects. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta disclosed the investment figure during the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, where government officials and industry stakeholders discussed measures to strengthen the country’s mining investment climate. Mr Kabeta said the Government was engaging mining… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Urges Great Lakes Region to Prioritise Economic Integration and Conflict Prevention

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia’s Hichilema Calls for Regional Investment, Trade and Economic Integration to Prevent Conflict Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has called on countries in the Great Lakes region to prioritise economic integration, cross-border trade and job creation as part of efforts to address the underlying causes of conflict and strengthen regional stability. Speaking at the opening of the 20th Ordinary Session of the Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee (RIMC) of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in Lusaka on 19 October, Mr Hichilema said poverty, economic exclusion and youth unemployment remained… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Warns Mining Investors Against Holding Undeveloped Exploration Licences

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Considers ‘Use It or Lose It’ Policy for Undeveloped Mining Exploration Licences Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has warned mining investors against holding exploration licences without developing them, saying the Government is considering introducing a “use it or lose it” principle to ensure mineral tenements contribute to economic growth, investment and job creation. Speaking at the official opening of the third Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) in Lusaka, Mr Hichilema said exploration licences should be used to identify and develop mineral resources rather than held for speculative purposes. He… Read More Here

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Imbono and University of Cape Town Partner to Advance Future-Ready

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

Partnership combines academic research with real-world experience to develop practical tool to improve infrastructure resilience across emerging markets Dubai, UAE / Cape Town, South Africa: Imbono, an operational platform focused on infrastructure and critical logistics across emerging markets, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Abu Dhabi University (ADU), have signed a three-year academic partnership to develop a framework for assessing and improving the resilience of infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. Infrastructure development is essential to long-term economic growth in Africa with an estimated US$181bn to US$221bn required annually just to… Read More Here

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Watum Calls for Investment Security and Local Value Addition in DRC Mining

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Calls for Investment Security and Local Value Addition at Egypt Mining Forum Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba has called for stronger investment conditions, regulatory stability and improved infrastructure to make mining a greater driver of economic and industrial development. Speaking at the fifth Egypt Mining Forum in Cairo, Watum participated in a panel on the competitiveness of mining jurisdictions, fiscal stability and investment. He highlighted investment security, regulatory predictability and respect for the rule of law as key factors… Read More Here

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Africa’s Capital Base Steps Up to Finance the Next Energy Build-Out at AEW 2026

September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 Constance

Africa’s energy investment gap is increasingly being addressed through a broader pool of African financial institutions, regional lenders and private investors. With the continent’s energy finance gap estimated at between $31 billion and $50 billion, the ability to turn available capital into bankable projects is becoming a central issue for governments and developers. African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, taking place October 12–16 in Cape Town, will put that challenge at the heart of its Energy Finance Forum. The growing role of African institutions is reflected in AEW 2026’s partner lineup.… Read More Here

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VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Constance

From 7 to 11 September 2026, VEGA exhibited at Electra Mining Africa, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. Alongside its long-standing presence in mining, VEGA is used the event to show visitors the full breadth of what its level and pressure measurement instruments do across the industries that keep Africa running: water, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil and gas. VEGA has spent more than 60 years developing instruments that measure level, pressure, and related process variables in conditions most sensors cannot tolerate: extreme temperatures, high dust… Read More Here

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One Month to Go: AEW 2026 Gears Up for Five Days of Deals, Dialogue and Energy Leadership

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 Constance

The African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, Africa’s largest energy gathering taking place October 12-16, is preparing to bring the full spectrum of Africa’s energy industry to Cape Town. With just one month to go, the platform is gearing up to unlock a new wave of billion-dollar deals and energy partnerships, with over 400+ high-level speakers, 9,000+ delegates, five conference stages, targeted dealmaking and roundtable discussions positioning African energy at the forefront of international investment. Five Stages, One African Energy Agenda AEW 2026 covers the entire energy sector… Read More Here