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Kanona Power Plans $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Power Transmission Line

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Zambian Energy Trader Kanona Power to Build $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Electricity Interconnector A Zambian energy trading company is planning to invest $100 million in the construction of a high-voltage power transmission line linking Zambia and Tanzania, marking the first direct electricity interconnection between the two countries. The project aims to strengthen power supplies to Zambia’s copper mines as they seek more reliable and diversified energy sources. Kanona Power Co. said the transmission line is expected to take approximately 12 months to build and could be completed ahead of a larger… Read More Here

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Zambia and France Explore Strategic Mining Partnership to Boost Economic Growth

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Zambia and France Discuss Mining Collaboration to Enhance Value Addition and Investment Zambia and France are exploring a strategic partnership in the mining sector aimed at boosting economic growth and local value addition. The discussions followed a courtesy call by the French Ambassador to Zambia, H.E. Thomas Rossignol, on the Permanent Secretary of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lusaka. Ambassador Rossignol highlighted France’s readiness to support Zambia with technical expertise, loans, and investment to develop the country’s rich mineral resources. “France is ready… Read More Here

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CAMINEX : A STORY OF HERITAGE,TRANSITION AND GROWTH

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

The Copperbelt Agricultural and Commercial Show Society (CACSS), established in the 1950s with its first show held in 1957, has long been a pillar of agricultural and commercial development in the Copperbelt. What began as a celebration & showcase of farming, community and trade gradually grew into a wider platform reflecting the Copperbelt’s evolution. As mining, energy and industry expanded, the Show grew with it – adapting to a changing economy while holding firm to its agricultural roots. After more than 60 years of tradition, the world had shifted, and… Read More Here

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Integrated Fire Technology offers an Innovative and Holistic Approach to Fire Protection

January 22, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Fire protection within a mining operation plays a crucial role in protecting miner’s lives, mining assets and the environment, while also ensuring compliance with mining regulations. Integrated Fire Technology’s (IFT) approach to fire protection is a holistic one using innovative cutting-edge technologies. Having just celebrated their 10-year anniversary, Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) has developed into a leader in the field of fire protection and fire safety within Africa, with a registered company in Zambia which offers a collection of innovative solutions aimed at fire detection, prevention, and suppression. What distinguishes… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mining and Solwezi Council Partner on Dual Carriageway Project

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Constance

Kansanshi Mining, Solwezi Council Sign MoU for K104 Million Dual Carriageway Road Project Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the Mitech Boom Gate Road into a dual carriageway, marking a major step forward in improving road infrastructure in Zambia’s Solwezi District. The project is being implemented under a long-standing partnership between the two institutions that dates back to 2017. Under the agreement, Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council will jointly finance the works on a 50–50 cost-sharing… Read More Here

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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SPENDING PLANS UNVEILED AS FQM REPORTS 2025 COPPER PRODUCTION FIGURES

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Constance

Copper production at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi mine in Solwezi rose by almost 6 percent to 181,000 tonnes last year – the highest production since 2021 – according to preliminary figures from the company release to investors this week. The company also unveiled a multi-million-dollar capital investment programme for its Zambian operations over the next three years, a move expected to benefit local suppliers, contractors and host communities. Kansanshi’s output for 2025 increased by 10,000 tonnes compared with the 171,000 tonnes produced in 2024, boosted by 25,000 tonnes of production… Read More Here

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Global Investment in the Lobito Corridor Surpasses $6 Billion

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Constance

Lobito Corridor Attracts Over $6 Billion as Global Investors Back Africa’s Critical Minerals Route International investor momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to strengthen, with global financial commitments to the strategic regional infrastructure project now exceeding USD 6 billion. Linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, the corridor is increasingly regarded as a cornerstone of Africa’s critical minerals supply chains and regional industrial integration. In December 2025, project stakeholders finalized a USD 535 million financing package to advance implementation.… Read More Here

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KCM Launches “Manja Pamodzi Na 18,000KT” Campaign to Boost Copper Production

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines Launches Campaign to Promote Safe, Collaborative Copper Production in Zambia Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched the “Manja Pamodzi Na 18,000KT” campaign, a company-wide initiative to promote safe, sustainable, and collaborative copper production across all its operations. The campaign was unveiled during the Best Slogan Award Ceremony at KCM’s Corporate Office in Chingola. Director of Mining, Mr Praveen Sharma, noted that the slogan serves as a motivational tool, reinforcing shared responsibility among employees and business partners while inspiring performance. Mr Sharma explained that the campaign aligns with… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Enacts New Law to Boost Worker Safety in Zambia

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

President Hichilema Signs Occupational Health and Safety Act to Strengthen Worker Protection Across Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has assented to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act No. 16 of 2025, marking a major step toward enhancing workplace safety and preventing occupational diseases across all sectors of the Zambian economy. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security confirmed that the legislation, formerly known as the Occupational Health and Safety Bill No. 17 of 2025, was signed into law on 23 December 2025. The new Act expands the scope of occupational… Read More Here

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Copper Boosts Zambia’s Stock Market to Global Top Performers

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange Among World’s Best-Performing Markets on Copper Rally Thanks to soaring copper prices, Zambia now boasts one of the world’s best-performing stock markets, highlighting the nation’s growing prominence in global financial circles. The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LSE) benchmark index has risen approximately 17% in U.S. dollar terms in 2026, trailing only Bulgaria among global stock markets. Other markets posting double-digit gains include Colombia, South Korea, and Turkey, while Nigeria recorded an 8% increase. The rally reflects Zambia’s primary export commodity, copper, which has surged to consecutive record… Read More Here