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

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

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

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

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

ZESCO’s Lusaka Control Centre Senior Manager, Boniface Syasipa, has expressed optimism about the country’s improving power situation, pointing to stronger local electricity generation as a key driver of increased reliability for homes and businesses. In an interview with ZESCO’s in-house media on April 16, Syasipa noted that the state utility,Continue Reading

LUSAKA – ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (LUSE: ZCCM-IH) has notified its shareholders and the public about ongoing confidential arbitration proceedings initiated by Trafigura Pte Limited. The arbitration, filed under the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Rules 2020 on February 24, 2024, follows a payment demand issued by Trafigura onContinue Reading

The Zambian government has praised First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its continued efforts to advance gender equality within the mining sector, ensuring women and girls have equal opportunities to contribute to the nation’s economic growth. During the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations, themed “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.Continue Reading

Zambia has launched The Zambezi Minute, an ambitious initiative aimed at capitalizing on global demand for critical minerals while ensuring jobs, revenue, and sustainability for its citizens. A New Approach to Investment & Growth With a streamlined regulatory system, every policy will be assessed by a single guiding question: “DoesContinue Reading