Mining & Energy
Govt reaffirms commitment to Batoka Gorge power scheme despite claims by opposition of project’s unsustainability
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme (BGHES), dismissing claims questioning the project’s viability as unfounded and unsupported by ...
Mining & Energy
Strong grievance resolution system will boost investor confidence in mining industry —Kabuswe
Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has underscored the importance of the Mines Appeals Tribunal in promoting fairness and efficiency in the ...
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Chingola ‘Jerabos’ receive $4 million compensation from Zambian govt after Sensele mine eviction, demand more
The Zambian government, through the office of Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has reportedly handed over US$4 million in compensation to ...
Mining & Energy
Energy: Zambia, Zimbabwe approve $220 million each for Batoka Gorge power project
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) Council of Ministers (COM) has approved an equity contribution of US$220 million each by Zambia and Zimbabwe towards ...
Mining & Energy
ZESCO begins construction of 20MW solar plant in Lusaka to serve Mtendere, Roma, others
ZESCO Limited, through its subsidiary Kiyona Energy Limited, has reportedly commenced the construction of a 20-megawatt Solar Photovoltaic (PV) project in Lusaka’s Natural ...
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AfDB commits $1 million for floating solar project on Lake Kariba
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has allocated US$1 million towards feasibility studies for a Floating Solar Photovoltaic Plant on Lake Kariba. The Zambezi ...
Mining & Energy
Local content law to boost jobs, retain economic value in Zambia —Association of mine suppliers
Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors President, Coster Mwaba, says the enactment of Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 68 of 2025 will help retain ...
Mining & Energy
GreenCo secures €50 million facility to enhance electricity trading, renewable power investment in Southern Africa
GreenCo says it has secured a €50 million guarantee facility backed by the European Commission and Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK) under the European ...
Mining & Energy
Govt set to commission first phase of Mabumba 50MW solar plant, claims 20,000 households to benefit from project
Government has announced that it would commission the first phase of the Mabumba 50-megawatt Solar Power Plant in Mansa District, Luapula Province, on ...
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Zambia’s energy sector reportedly attracts highest investment commitments of $773.69 million in Q3 2025
Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Board Chairperson Professor, Biemba Maliti, says a sectoral breakdown of investment performance during the third quarter of 2025 showed ...
