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Zambia and Zimbabwe Deepen Energy Cooperation to Strengthen Power Security and Regional Integration 1

Zambia and Zimbabwe Advance Joint Power Projects to Boost Energy Security and Regional Electricity Trade Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strategic power generation and transmission investments aimed at strengthening energy security, improving system resilience and deepening regional integration. Zambia’s Minister of Energy and Chairperson of the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) Council of Ministers, Mr Makozo Chikote, MP, said the two countries were intensifying collaboration on key energy infrastructure projects in response to climate-related challenges that have adversely affected hydropower generation at the Kariba Complex. Mr Chikote… Read More Here

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KCM Reinforces Commitment to Integrity at CEO Integrity Forum

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

KCM Showcased Asset Protection Drive at CEO Integrity Forum to Promote Integrity and Responsible Mining Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc showcased its ongoing “Protect Our Assets” initiative during the CEO Integrity Forum held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. The initiative highlighted KCM’s commitment to operational integrity, accountability, and responsible mining. It emphasized the company’s efforts to encourage employees to actively safeguard its assets in support of sustainable mining practices, long-term value creation, and national economic growth. Speaking during a tour of the KCM exhibition stand, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer… Read More Here

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Luanshya Copper Mine Poised for Revival After CNMC Completes Dewatering of 28 Shaft

December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 Constance

CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine Completes Dewatering, Sets Stage for Production Restart CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine has successfully completed the dewatering of the flooded 28 Shaft, removing approximately 170 million cubic metres of water and marking a major milestone toward the resumption of mining activities. Following the completion of the dewatering process, the mine is expected to restart operations on a gradual basis, with full-scale production targeted for August 2026. Luanshya District Commissioner Paul Malele confirmed the development, noting that only minor works remain before underground mining can resume. These include… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics

TAZARA Railway Revitalization Signals New Chapter in China–Africa Cooperation

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

Tanzania–Zambia Railway Revamp Strengthens China–Africa Partnership and Regional Connectivity Stretching across the vast plateaus of southern Africa, the Tanzania–Zambia Railway (TAZARA) stands as a powerful symbol of enduring China–Africa friendship and cooperation that dates back to 1967. Often described as a “steel artery,” the railway spans approximately 1,860 kilometres, linking the Indian Ocean port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi in central Zambia, and providing the landlocked, resource-rich country with vital access to global markets. At New Kapiri Mposhi railway station, a monument marks the railway’s… Read More Here

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Zambia Govt Introduces Equipment-Based Support Under Artisanal Mining Fund

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

Zambia Restricts Cash Disbursements, Shifts to Equipment Support for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that mining cooperatives benefiting from the newly established Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Fund will receive support in the form of equipment rather than direct cash disbursements. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, said the decision follows lessons learned from previous financing programmes in which some beneficiaries misused allocated funds. He explained that the equipment-based support model is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure government assistance… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Signs MoU to Develop Gold Mining Project in North-Western Zambia

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Constance

ZCCM-IH Partners Ministry of Mines and MMR on Gold Exploration and Mining Project in Zambia ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (MoMMD) and Mining Mineral Resources SAS (MMR) to collaborate on the development of a gold exploration and mining project in the Kikonge area of Mufumbwe District, North-Western Province. In a transaction announcement approved by the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia (SEC), ZCCM-IH said the partnership will focus on… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Maamba Energy Hands Over New Immigration Office to Support Local Services and Energy Projects

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Constance

Maamba Energy Commissions Immigration Office in Maamba, Zambia, to Boost Service Delivery and Energy Sector Growth Maamba Energy has officially handed over a newly constructed immigration office in Maamba to the Department of Immigration, a move expected to significantly improve public service delivery and support the continued growth of Zambia’s energy sector. The new facility is designed to reduce travel distances, shorten processing times, and streamline immigration procedures for residents of Maamba and surrounding communities. It will also provide critical support to employees and international experts working on Maamba Energy’s… Read More Here

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Zambia Launches Subsidy Program to Expand Rural Electricity Access

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

REA and ZESCO Introduce Last-Mile Connection Fee Subsidy to Boost Rural Electricity Access in Zambia The Rural Electrification Authority (REA), in partnership with ZESCO Limited, has officially launched the Last-Mile Connection Fee Subsidy Programme under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation in Zambia (ASCENT Zambia) initiative. ASCENT Zambia is a five-year programme supported by a US$200 million World Bank project, complemented by US$250 million in government funding. The initiative aims to accelerate universal access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities. Under the new… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News

FQM’s Local Investment Fuels Mukoleku Security’s Rapid Growth

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

Mukoleku Security Services Grows from Small Startup to Major Employer Through Local Partnerships and Mining Contracts What began as a modest security operation in 2014 with a single bicycle and three guards has grown into a thriving enterprise employing over 500 staff. Mukoleku Security Services, led by founder and Managing Director Howard Mutambakyalo, now holds significant contracts with major mining companies and operates a fleet of vehicles equipped with advanced security technology. Reflecting on the company’s journey, Mr. Mutambakyalo said, “We started with just three guards. Today, we have more… Read More Here

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Kitumba Mine on Track to Commence Copper Production in 2026

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Kitumba Copper Mine to Begin Production by June 2026, Supporting Zambia’s 3 Million Tonne Target Sino-Mine Kitumba Minerals, located in Mumbwa District, Central Province, is scheduled to commence copper production by June 2026. The government has expressed strong support for the project, highlighting the adoption of state-of-the-art technology and the introduction of new skills to Zambians. Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Siazongo Siakalenge, stated that once operations begin next year, the mine’s projected annual output of 50,000 metric tonnes of copper will make a significant contribution toward Zambia’s goal of… Read More Here