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Zambia hikes November petrol, diesel prices
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has increased petrol and diesel prices for November, citing rising international oil prices and a weaker kwacha. Petrol ...
Mining & Energy
ZESCO faces potential $23.1bn financing gap under power sector reforms —Report
Zambia will require US$31 billion by 2050 to implement its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), while ZESCO could face a financing gap of up ...
Mining & Energy
Group links central bank gold purchases to formalisation of small-scale mining
The growing interest by central banks in purchasing domestically produced gold, including from artisanal and small-scale miners, presents an opportunity to formalise the ...
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Zambia’s $1.8 billion gold export gap exposed as ZCCM-IH moves to formalise trade
Zambia could be losing out on billions of dollars in potential economic value from gold exports, with the United Arab Emirates recording nearly ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia, Botswana explore strategic mining, energy investment partnerships
Zambia and Botswana are exploring strategic partnerships in contract mining, coal trade and energy investments aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting growth ...
Mining & Energy
Botswana, DRC urge Zambia to deepen regional mining partnerships
Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for stronger mining partnerships with Zambia to promote mineral processing, local manufacturing and job ...
Mining & Energy
IAEA stresses strong regulatory framework as Zambia advances nuclear energy plans
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has emphasised the need for a strong national regulatory authority and effective radiation safety systems as Zambia ...
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President Ramaphosa opens Vedanta expansion in South Africa
On 16 October 2026, in Aggeneys, a mining town in South Africa’s Northern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa pressed a button and inaugurated the ...
Mining & Energy
Govt seeks to restore confidence in Zambia’s mining sector
Zambia’s government is engaging mining companies to address challenges that have affected the sector over the past decade and restore investor confidence, Ministry ...
Mining & Energy
Govt begins allocation of 89 mining tenements at Kikonge Gold Mine
The Zambian government has begun allocating 89 mining tenements at Kikonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District as part of efforts to formalise artisanal ...















