Mining in Zambia - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Works on TAZAMA Pipeline Connecting Tanzania & Zambia Almost Complete

March 13, 2023March 22, 2023 Constance

The conversion of the TAZAMA pipeline from being a conduit of commingled feedstock into one carrying finished product is expected to be completed by Saturday next week. Energy Minister, PETER KAPALA has confirmed in a statement saying works are so far at 90 percent. Mr. KAPALA said all the crude oil, which was in the pipeline, from the time Indeni Refinery was shut down in April 2021, has been removed, stored and is ready to be refined. He explained that the crude oil is estimated to be 80 million litres… Read More Here

Spain’s Ambassador highlights Lobito Corridor Infrastructure potential

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Constance

The support infrastructures for the Lobito Corridor, installed in the port of that city, in the province of Benguela, were visited, last Tuesday 7th Mar, by the ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain. Manuel María Lejarreta Lobo received, on the occasion, explanations on the development of the Lobito Corridor, which is framed in one of the priority lines of the Angolan Executive in the field of rail and port transport, which aim to transform the space into an important transport option for access to countries such as the Democratic Republic… Read More Here

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Zambia’s New Dawn Govt Affirms no plan to Revert Fuel Price adjustments

March 10, 2023March 11, 2023 Constance

In response to sensational media reports, the New Dawn Government has to clarified that they have no plans to revert to previous methods of adjusting fuel prices after several months. Such a system makes it difficult to manage debts owed to oil marketing companies and does not result in cost-reflective pump prices. The Minister of Energy, Hon. Eng. Peter Chibwe Kapala, stated that in recent media interviews, his office did not indicate a return to the quarterly review system. The government plans to continue with monthly reviews to ensure consumers… Read More Here

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MOPANI & PROSPERO GET-TOGETHER TO TRAIN MDI AND NEAWAZ MEMBERS

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Constance

THIS week Mopani Copper Mines Plc in collaboration with Prospero Limited held a productive training on the Incubation and Hatchery Initiative for Miners for Diversification Initiative (MDI) and National Ex-Miners and Allied Workers Association of Zambia (NEAWAZ) members in Mufulira and Kitwe. In Mufulira, the training was graced by His Worship, the Mayor of the mining town, Mr Tanaeli Kamanga. The collaboration between Mopani and Prospero was to implement Part 3, in a series of interventions to build capacity and resilience in the two associations, MDI and NEAWAZ. This speaks… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Announces changes of Board of Directors

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

ZCCM-IH wishes to inform its shareholders that Mr. Gregory Chomba Kabwe resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors effective 2nd March 2023. The ZCCM-IH Board wishes to thank Mr. Kabwe for his contributions to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours. The Board further wishes to announce the appointment of Mrs. Masitala Nanyangwe Mushinga as Non-Executive Director on the ZCCM-IH Board effective 7th March 2023. Read More Here

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EU and Ministry of Energy Collaborate on clean Energy access via Global Gateway Strategy

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

Through the EU Global Gateway Strategy, the EU and the Ministry of Energy are making progress towards increasing access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. On 23rd February 2023, the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) through the IAEREP-TA2 project launched the Capacity Building Implementation Plan which is expected to directly benefit around 400 professionals through an EU investment of around EUR 300,000 (ZMW 6 million). The Capacity Building Implementation Plan sets forth various training activities centered around; feasibility studies, technical know-how on mini-grid operation and maintenance, Public Private Partnership Training, Strategic… Read More Here

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Zambia and DRC Agree to 24/7 Kasumbalesa Border Operation

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC) have signed a Communique to start operating Kasumbalesa boarder facility on a 24 hours window. Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo,Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe and Commerce & Trades Minister Chipoka Mulenga met their DRC counterparts at Kasumbalesa Boarder on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia last evening. The DRC entourage included Commerce & External Affairs Minister Jean Lucien Bussa, Vice Governor Haut Katanga Region Jean Claude Kantwa and DRC Ambassador to Zambia Paulo Costa .The Communique was signed between Zambia and DRC following the… Read More Here

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SOLWEZI COLLEGE OF NURSING GETS A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

First Quantum Minerals has handed over the renovated Solwezi College of Nursing and Midwifery hostels and has also donated bunker beds and mattresses to Solwezi General Hospital. The facility was renovated at a total cost of K876,000. This includes 56 bunk beds and 112 mattresses. Solwezi College of nursing and midwifery was commissioned in 1988 with the vision to provide quality nursing education to the student nurses selected to train at the institution. The institution was given the status of registered nursing by the nursing and midwifery council of Zambia… Read More Here

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PROMISING TALENTS SHINE AT NW SCHOOLS CYCLING SERIES

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

Cyclists converged in Solwezi at the weekend, as Kansanshi Events and Kansanshi Cycling Team partnered to host the first round of the North-Western Schools Cycling Series at Trident College. Some 140 students took part in the event, the majority from Educore’s Trident Prep School, Kabitaka, and Trident College. Other schools taking part included Makole Community School, Mushitala Primary and St Charles School for the Deaf. A noticeable trend throughout the day of racing was the emergence of extremely talented young riders, who had clearly spent the holiday season training hard. … Read More Here

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Zambian Government supports Bell Apprenticeship Training

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

Bell Equipment has been chosen by the Zambian Government as a partner in its Apprenticeship Programme, whereby the government will fund 50% of our Zambian apprentice training over four years to drive skills development. A signing ceremony with Zambia’s Technical Education, Vocational & Entreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) took place last week. As a company with African roots, Bell understands the importance of skills development. 2023 marks 35 years that Bell has been investing in apprenticeship training and, as one of the largest suppliers of artisans for the earthmoving industry in… Read More Here