Zambia, Zimbabwe Face Energy Woes, Worsened by Drought

Zambia and Zimbabwe are forecast for higher levels of load shedding over the coming weeks due…

Yeo & GEI Power Invest in Zambian Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant

Turkey’s Yeo and local firm GEI Power plan to invest $65 million in constructing a photovoltaic…

Zambia Inaugurates 60MW CEC Itimpi Solar Plant

Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, inaugurated the 60-megawatt Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Itimpi Solar Plant in Kitwe.…

TDF Grants MPower $2m Loan to Enhance Solar Energy in Zambia

The Trade and Development Fund (TDF) under the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank…

Zambia Braces for Electricity Imports and Rationing Amid Drought

Due to a severe drought, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema announced plans for electricity imports and rationing.…

Zambia Unveils $200m Green Bond For Solar Energy Push

Zambia enters the green bond market with a $200 million program led by Copperbelt Energy Corporation…

COP28: Zambia to Get First Green Bond by Year-End

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced the registration of its green bond with the…

Oikocredit Funds Solar-Powered Expansion in Zambia

Dutch investor Oikocredit injects $2 million into RDG Collective to aid solar photovoltaic system distribution in…

Copper is the Most Essential Metal for Energy Transition –Tertiary

Tertiary Minerals, a mineral mining firm, has reiterated its belief that Copper is the most essential metal…

EDFI ElectriFI Invests $1.5 Million to Expand Access to Solar Home Systems in Zambia

EDFI ElectriFI, the EU-funded impact investment facility, has committed to an investment of a $1.5 million…