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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has entered into a partnership with Erik Prince, the former U.S. Navy SEAL and founder of the private security firm Blackwater, to bolster efforts in securing mining revenues and enhancing transparency in the country’s lucrative extractive industries. The agreement—reached several months before the JanuaryContinue Reading

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially completed the division of the Cuvette Centrale sedimentary basin into 52 new oil exploration blocks, as confirmed by the country’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo. This move marks a significant step in expanding the nation’s energy exploration efforts. The delineation ofContinue Reading

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Zimbabwe and Zambia are ramping up efforts to revive the long-stalled $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by exploring a controversial plan to divert water from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to stabilize Zambezi River flows. The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), which jointly manages the Kariba Dam for bothContinue Reading

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Rome Resources has announced plans to resume drilling at its Bisie North tin project in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a temporary suspension due to security concerns. Operations were halted on March 14, 2025, after unrest in the region, but the company now aims to restart drilling withinContinue Reading

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SKF Zambia proudly hosted the riveting SKF ‘Meet the World’ football tournament at the International School of Lusaka Grounds (ISL) on 12 April 2025. U-17 all-girl teams from six clubs in the rural areas of Lusaka – Kaunda Square Queens, Black Stars Ladies, Kanyama Bulls, Fearless Sports Academy, Bauleni SportsContinue Reading

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Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strength, with production rising by nearly 30% in the first quarter of 2025. Output reached approximately 224,000 metric tonnes—up from 173,000 tonnes during the same period last year—according to Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe. The surge is largely credited to revitalised operations and fresh investmentContinue Reading

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Zambia is taking a bold step toward renewable energy with a $500 million solar drive that aims to bring clean power to 130,000 households. Spearheaded by ZESCO, the state-owned utility, the initiative is part of a broader Presidential Solar Directive to expand access to sustainable electricity and build energy resilienceContinue Reading

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The United States has reiterated its backing for the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s Atlantic coast, aimed at enhancing regional trade and unlocking the DRC’s mineral wealth. During an April 17, 2025 visit to the DRC, U.S. Senior Advisor MassadContinue Reading