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‘Critical minerals put Africa at centre of clean energy push
15 Jan 2026 17:27 GMT
… renewable energy and electric vehicles.
The move toward clean energy is … the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mali, Namibia, South … Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.
Projects such as the … , a rail link connecting Zambia and Angola, aim to …
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With the World’s best currency and second-best stock market, Zambia is logging early wins
15 Jan 2026 14:11 GMT
… diversification outside of larger markets, Zambia';s stock boom is … to current trends, Copperbelt Energy Corp. Plc, which provides electricity to mines in Africa… the first Zambian firm valued at more than $1 billion.
The Copperbelt Energy Corp. …
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Africa’s strategic role in powering the global clean energy future
15 Jan 2026 13:51 GMT
… for solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, transmission grids, hydrogen … electrolysers and fuel cells.
• Zambia and the DRC collectively account … Cross-border infrastructure investment, including energy, logistics and transportation systems to …
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The child labour and dangerous mines powering the electric car revolution
15 Jan 2026 05:24 GMT
… of China and into the electric vehicles that purr along our … can be rapacious. As for electric cars, sceptics have been claiming … endless lorries haul ore to Zambia and South Africa on their … the creuseurs.
The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology …
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Ignite Energy Access Lights Up Rural Zambia with another 15 Mini-Grid, as IRENA Highlights Rapid Growth of Mini-Grids
14 Jan 2026 16:09 GMT
… the Increase Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP) Project, … and reliable power access to underserved communities across Zambia’s Eastern Province … of Ignite Energy Access Zambia. “These minigrids will bring sustainable energy to …
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Green energy boost
14 Jan 2026 16:08 GMT
… is not only expanding its power generation capacity, it is … coal-fired generation and regional electricity imports.
According to the International Energy Agency, coal … countries, including South Africa and Zambia, having recently developed or announced …
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Michael Hudson – How Washington Uses Energy as a Weapon
14 Jan 2026 03:21 GMT
… in Chinese yuan (much as Zambia has just done with its … alternative energy sources all the more striking is America’s projected electricity … authorities from having the military power to enforce their decisions.
*This …
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Africa’s Critical Minerals and the Future of the Global Energy Transition
13 Jan 2026 20:26 GMT
… chains essential for renewable energy deployment and electric vehicle (EV) adoption. … Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mali, Namibia, … with the DRC and Zambia. Projects like the Lobito … , a rail link connecting Zambia and Angola, aim to …
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POWER BLACKOUTS RETURN!
12 Jan 2026 12:03 GMT
… ’s national energy supply.
It said Orapa and Matshelagabedi emergency power plants … to diversify energy sources and enhance sustainability within the electricity generation mix … MWH) of total imports. The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation contributed 13.6 …
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Electric vehicles are booming, but can India secure enough copper?
12 Jan 2026 09:43 GMT
… gap.The entry of electric vehicles has virtually … Second, diversify sourcing via Zambia Copperbelt (First Quantum… 15 billion imports avoided, energy security via domestic charging … hot metal endures—conducting power, prosperity, and progress. …