Mining & Energy
ZESCO expresses support for tough law which prescribes vandalism as non-bailable offense
ZESCO Limited has described the enactment of the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 2026 as a decisive step in curbing ...
Mining & Energy
Mumbwa gold centre ready for commissioning as Rufunsa facility nears completion
Zambian government says it has completed construction of the Mumbwa Gold Marketing Centre, with the facility now ready for commissioning as part of ...
Mining & Energy
First electric mining truck debuts in Zambia
Zambia has taken a major step toward green mining following the launch of the first-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) mining truck showcase by ...
Mining & Energy
COMESA to launch $25 million ASCENT project preparation facility at investment forum in Nairobi
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will launch the ASCENT Project Preparation Facility (PPF), a US$25 million World Bank–funded initiative ...
Mining & Energy
Govt unveils updated electrification plan, says $1.52 billion needed to meet 2030 universal access target
Government has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) for the period 2025 to 2030, revealing that Zambia will require about US$1.52 ...
Mining & Energy
Association moves to reassure miners over licence cancellation fears
The Federation of Small Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has moved to reassure artisanal and small-scale miners following widespread concerns over alleged ...
Mining & Energy
Special Report: Kanona Power fuels energy and mining growth, champions regional interconnectors at ZIMEC
As Zambia sets its sights on producing three million tonnes of copper by 2031, Kanona Power Company is steadily positioning itself as one ...
Mining & Energy
No sacred cows in fight against illegal mining, warns Kabuswe
The Government has commended the Zambia Army for its proactive role in safeguarding the country’s mineral resources and curbing illegal mining activities. Speaking ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia breaks ground on $1.1 billion Ndola oil refinery
Government has officially launched the construction of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery in Ndola, marking one of Zambia’s largest energy-sector investments in ...
Mining & Energy
Energy Board fines 29 companies for breaching license conditions
The Energy Regulation Board has taken enforcement action against 29 companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet statutory obligations, following compliance ...
