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
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
