The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has successfully transported 15,000 tonnes of sulphur to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking another milestone in strengthening logistics for Africa’s mining sector. The ANEMON vessel recently docked at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL), where the shipment was unloaded and seamlessly transferred onto theContinue Reading
How an audacious engineering project is keeping Zambia’s largest copper mine dry and operational. In Zambia’s North-Western Province, water is everywhere. The region sees over 1,500 millimetres of rainfall each year—more than ten times the national average. And it’s not just the skies that pour; beneath the surface, powerful aquifersContinue Reading
Inga 3 to Surpass China’s Three Gorges Dam and Power Congo’s Industrial Ambitions The World Bank is throwing its full support behind the Inga 3 hydropower project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to transform it into the world’s largest hydroelectric facility—outshining even China’s iconic Three Gorges Dam.Continue Reading
In today’s fast-evolving dairy landscape, milk quality starts at the source. Yet in many parts of the world—especially in rural and off-grid communities—maintaining milk freshness is still a major challenge. For over 60 years, the SERAP Group has been at the forefront of tackling this issue head-on, developing innovative milkContinue Reading
India has sent a team of government geologists to Zambia to explore rich deposits of copper and cobalt, two minerals essential to its energy transition and rapidly growing technology sector, according to senior Indian officials. The Zambian government has granted India access to over 9,000 square kilometers (around 3,475 squareContinue Reading
Zambia has taken a decisive step toward a greener future with the commissioning of a 121.8kW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system—complete with 125kWh battery storage—at the Ministry of Energy’s headquarters in Lusaka. Spearheaded under the Presidential Solar Initiative, the project is a strategic response to the crippling 2024 drought, whichContinue Reading
GoviEx Uranium has launched its 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project in Zambia, marking a major step forward in its strategy to enhance the project’s long-term economic viability and expand its mineral resource base. This new exploration phase follows four years of technical work, culminating in a positiveContinue Reading
SOLWEZI, Zambia – Kansanshi Mining Plc, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has commissioned a cutting-edge 120 kWh solar power system at Kwambula Trades Training Institute—an investment valued at K1.7 million. The installation is designed to provide a stable, sustainable energy supply for the institute and the Solwezi TradesContinue Reading
Solwezi, Zambia – FQM Trident, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), is making significant strides in strengthening Zambia’s mining sector. The company recently unveiled record-breaking production numbers, progress on new mineral ventures, and expanded community development initiatives, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to the nation’s economic growth.Continue Reading
Two of Zambia’s leading power players—ZESCO Limited and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc—have joined forces in a landmark partnership to accelerate the nation’s transition to solar energy. Announced during a recent tour of CEC’s solar installations in Kitwe, the collaboration aims to fast-track solar project development through a joint planningContinue Reading
