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Fears over hydropower generation in 2027 as River Authority cuts Kariba water allocation to 23bn cubic meters
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reduced water allocation for power generation at Kariba Dam from 36 billion cubic metres (BCM) this year ...
Mining & Energy
IRH, ZCCM-IH renew commitment to scaling up performance at Mopani Copper Mines
International Resources Holding (IRH) and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) have reaffirmed their commitment to Mopani Copper Mines, with IRH maintaining its US$1.1 ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia to establish five mineral markets by June 2027–Kabeta
Government is expected to open at least five mineral markets across the country by June 2027 to promote formal trading and improve market ...
Mining & Energy
Govt urges regional cooperation to curb illegal mineral exploitation
The Zambian government has called for stronger regional cooperation among member states in the Great Lakes Region to combat the illegal exploitation of ...
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 ...
Mining & Energy
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 ...
