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The 327-kilometre Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project is set to serve as a crucial test case for the long-term viability of concession-based infrastructure projects in developing economies, according to Public-Private Development (PPD) specialist Vicente Valencia. With a total investment of US$650 million, the project operates under a 25-year concession agreement, comprisingContinue Reading

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DRC Showcases Visionary Leadership at Mining Indaba 2025 The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba will host a prestigious delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium EnterpriseContinue Reading

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On January 18, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered an address to ambassadors accredited to the country, spotlighting the government’s efforts to enhance the traceability of “strategic” minerals sourced from the eastern region. In his speech, Tshisekedi emphasized the critical importance of transparency andContinue Reading

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa has declared a nationwide moratorium on state control missions targeting businesses, following concerns raised by the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC) regarding the administrative burden at the end of the fiscal year. The suspension, which is effective from December 16, 2024, to January 30, 2025, isContinue Reading

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Zambia’s Ministry of Energy is making a passionate appeal for increased investments in sustainable electricity generation to bridge the country’s significant power deficit, exacerbated by climate-induced low water levels. Speaking in Lusaka, Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba emphasized the government’s unwavering support for energy sector investments, highlighting the urgency of theContinue Reading

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The World Bank has approved a $100 million financing package aimed at enhancing Zambia’s ability to manage natural disasters while strengthening its economic and climate resilience. The package combines a Climate and Economic Resilience Development Policy Financing (DPF) grant with a Catastrophe Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO), reflecting a dual approach toContinue Reading

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The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has released its economic report for the second week of December 2024, highlighting diverse trends in the prices of major commodities as of December 12, 2024. Performance of Key Commodities International Food Commodity TrendsGlobal food prices generally trended downward: Economic InsightsThe BCC report underscoresContinue Reading

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UAE Eyes Strategic Partnership with Zambia to Boost Trade and Investment Michael Joseph Staford, Chief Financial Officer at Rafmol Gold in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emphasized the UAE’s keen interest in collaborating with the Zambian government to drive investments that directly benefit the Zambian people. Speaking at aContinue Reading

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China Non-Ferrous Metal Company has reinforced its dedication to empowering local communities, setting a transformative example through its operations in Zambia. Robert Kamanga, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shaft 28 Technical, unveiled remarkable progress in the dewatering process at the Shaft 28 Mine, a project energized by a game-changing $100Continue Reading