Mining & Energy
Zambia targets 10,000MW power capacity through solar, wind, hydro
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding electricity access, diversifying energy sources and attracting investment to support national development and industrialisation. ...
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Africa GreenCo signs 200MW power deal with AXIAN for Zambia solar plant
Africa GreenCo, a regional renewable energy trader, has signed a 200-megawatt power purchase agreement with pan-African group AXIAN to buy electricity from a ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia, other Sub-Saharan countries need $12bn to improve electricity access —IFC
The Mission 300 programme to improve electricity access requires investment close to US$12 billion as per the Energy Compact, with about $9.7 billion ...
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Hope rises for 18 renewable energy projects as Stanbic, GreenCo partner to address financing hurdles
Stanbic Bank is working with state power utility ZESCO and energy intermediary Africa GreenCo on ZamWatt, a platform designed to address financing and ...
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Zambia’s copper ambitions hinge on reliable power —Chilengi
Zambia’s target of producing three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031 will require significant investment in the energy sector, acting Ministry of ...
Mining & Energy
Gondwe calls for fair access to Zambia’s electricity transmission networks
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) must ensure fair and equal access to Zambia’s electricity transmission networks as the country implements its open access ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia calls for regional oil pipeline integration to boost energy security
Zambia has called for stronger regional oil pipeline integration and harmonised open-access frameworks to reduce fuel transportation costs, strengthen energy security and promote ...
Mining & Energy
Africa GreenCo to drive renewable energy growth through ZamWatt platform
Africa GreenCo says it is positioning itself as a key player in accelerating renewable energy deployment in Zambia and the wider region through ...
Mining & Energy
Stanbic CEO sees solar, grid investment as key to Zambia’s economic transformation
Zambia needs to accelerate investment in solar power, electricity transmission and distribution networks to support economic transformation over the next five years, Stanbic ...
Mining & Energy
Energy producers move to tackle reliability of power supplied to national grid
Businesses need to continuously adapt their strategies, invest in new solutions and embrace changing leadership approaches as the energy sector undergoes significant transformation, ...















