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Angola’s President Lourenço Invites Namibia to Invest in Lobito Refinery 1 International Oil & Gas 

Angola’s President Lourenço Invites Namibia to Invest in Lobito Refinery

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Angola Invites Namibia to Invest in 200,000 bpd Lobito Refinery Project Angola has invited Namibia to acquire a stake in the Lobito refinery, a major downstream energy project under construction in Benguela Province that is designed to process 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Angolan President João Lourenço announced the invitation on 19 October 2026 during a state visit to Luanda by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The proposal forms part of efforts to deepen bilateral energy cooperation and attract regional investment into Angola’s refining sector. Lourenço said the refinery… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Urges Zambian Suppliers to Tap into US$80 Billion Mining Market 2 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Mining Equipment Mining in Zambia 

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

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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
Botswana and Zambia Explore Joint Mining Equipment Manufacturing Hub 3 Mining Equipment Mining in Zambia 

Botswana and Zambia Explore Joint Mining Equipment Manufacturing Hub

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Botswana and Zambia Consider Joint Venture to Manufacture Mining Equipment and Reduce Import Dependence Botswana and Zambia are exploring the establishment of a jointly owned mining equipment manufacturing hub aimed at reducing import dependence, promoting technology transfer and supporting mining-led industrialisation. Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, disclosed the proposal while speaking at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka 2026 in Lusaka, which was officiated by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Kenewendo attended the event on behalf of Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, who had been invited as a guest… Read More Here
Zambia Strengthens Local Content Drive Through Mining Procurement Partnership 4 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia Strengthens Local Content Drive Through Mining Procurement Partnership

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ZIPS Signs MoU with Mine Suppliers to Boost Zambian Businesses Under Local Content Rules The Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply (ZIPS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with mining suppliers and contractors to strengthen local content implementation and increase the participation of Zambian businesses in the mining sector. The agreement, involving the Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors of Zambia and the National Union of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (NUMISCO), seeks to improve supplier capacity, promote professional procurement practices and expand access to mining procurement opportunities for local… Read More Here
Copper and Cobalt Prices Rise on International Markets in the DRC 22 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Economy 

Copper and Cobalt Prices Rise on International Markets in the DRC

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DRC Copper Price Climbs 1.93% to US$14,705 per Tonne as Cobalt Gains 0.23% Copper and cobalt prices recorded increases on international markets during the week of October 19–24, 2026, providing a positive development for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. According to price schedules published by the DRC Ministry of Foreign Trade, the price of copper rose by 1.93% to US$14,705.35 per tonne on October 19, compared with US$14,425.60 the previous week. Cobalt prices also increased, gaining 0.23% to US$38,596 per… Read More Here
DRC and Zambia Seek Stronger Regional Mining Cooperation and Local Value Addition 23 Mining in DRC Economy Events & Expos Mining in Zambia 

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

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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
Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts More Than US$12 Billion in Five Years 24 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Investment News 

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

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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
ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications Worth K13.4 Billion in Proposed Investment 25 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications Worth K13.4 Billion in Proposed Investment

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Zambia’s ERB Approves 61 Energy Applications as Proposed Investment Reaches K13.4 Billion Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 61 energy applications representing approximately K13.4 billion in proposed investment, signalling continued interest in the country’s energy sector. The approvals are expected to support investment in energy infrastructure and services, with potential benefits for electricity supply, renewable energy development and the downstream petroleum industry. The ERB regulates activities across Zambia’s electricity, renewable energy and petroleum subsectors, overseeing licensing and compliance to ensure energy businesses operate within the applicable regulatory framework. The… Read More Here
Botswana Targets Electricity Exports to Zambia by 2027 26 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Botswana Targets Electricity Exports to Zambia by 2027

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Botswana Plans 100 MW Power Exports by 2027 as Regional Energy Trade Expands Botswana is targeting electricity exports of at least 100 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2027, with Zambia among the regional markets it hopes to supply as it strengthens domestic generation and cross-border transmission infrastructure. The target forms part of Botswana’s broader strategy to achieve electricity self-sufficiency and transition from reliance on imported power to becoming a potential net exporter within the Southern African Power Pool. Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, said the… Read More Here

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