Kinshasa/Washington, D.C. — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a major step toward solving its chronic power shortages and driving industrial growth, signing a $1.5 billion agreement with Hydro-Link, a subsidiary of Symbion Power, to deliver 1,200MW of clean energy from Angola’s hydropower plants to the DRC’s mineral-richContinue Reading
Bell Equipment Mining & Construction has officially unveiled its new Bell G140 Motor Grader in Zambia, marking a significant step forward in supporting the country’s mining and construction industries with reliable, high-performance machinery. The launch event, held in Kitwe, drew industry leaders, long-term customers, and Bell’s local partners, who witnessedContinue Reading
Minister Watum Kabamba Leads Major Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Watsa, Haut-Uélé Province — In a decisive move to enforce legality in the mining sector, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba led an operation that shut down a large-scale illegal gold mining site operated by Chinese nationalsContinue Reading
Zambia strengthens renewable energy expansion with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s ambition to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 continues to gain traction, with the launch of the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in NdolaContinue Reading
Maamba, Zambia – Maamba Solar Energy Limited has officially launched construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, Southern Province, marking a bold move to diversify Zambia’s energy mix and reduce the impact of load-shedding. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on 22 September, was attended by government officials,Continue Reading
At the 80th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered a forceful appeal to world leaders to sever the link between mineral revenues and the financing of armed groups. Tshisekedi stressed that ending thisContinue Reading
Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple copper production by 2031 has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic strategy. The roadmap, developed jointly by the World Bank Group and the Zambian government, sets out how the country can leverage its vast copper resources to drive growth and transform theContinue Reading
Lusaka, Zambia – The United States is stepping up efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains by supporting the expansion of copper and cobalt production in Zambia, a move aimed at reducing global reliance on China. On Thursday, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a US$1.4 million grantContinue Reading
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are edging closer to finalizing a landmark economic framework designed to reform mineral supply chains, strengthen regional cooperation, and attract global investment. The initiative, developed with support from the United States and other international partners, follows the peace agreement signed in WashingtonContinue Reading
Kinshasa, DR Congo — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has reiterated her government’s determination to fast-track the completion of road infrastructure projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo before the rainy season begins. Speaking during the 57th Council of Ministers meeting in Kinshasa, the Prime Minister reminded cabinet members ofContinue Reading
