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Jindal signs 15-year contract to upgrade Hwange thermal power plant

Zimbabwe awards India’s Jindal Steel a $455mn contract to add 400 megawatts, or 20% of national demand, through the rehabilitation of its coal-fired Hwange plant.

Solarcentury Africa commissions 19.3 MWp solar plant in Namibia

The Gerus plant becomes the first solar installation in Namibia to sell electricity directly on the Southern African Power Pool regional market.

Zimplats launches a 45 MW solar project to secure its mining operations in Zimbabwe

Zimplats starts phase 2A of its solar project in Zimbabwe, with a $54 million investment to add 45 MW to its capacity, bringing its total to 80 MW to power its mining sites.
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Stardust Solar expands into Africa with first national franchise in Zambia

Canadian firm Stardust Solar grants its first African franchise to Megatricity Energy in Zambia, launching a new phase of expansion into emerging solar energy markets.

AXIAN Energy takes control of 54 MWp solar plant in Zambia

AXIAN Energy has acquired a majority stake in the Bangweulu solar plant in Zambia, strengthening its pan-African solar strategy while entering a rapidly growing energy market.

ZimZam 2025 mobilises energy players to accelerate regional integration

More than 40 developers will gather in Livingstone from 26 to 28 November to turn Southern Africa’s energy commitments into bankable and interconnected projects.
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African nations focus on local processing to boost critical minerals value

Amid rising global demand for low-carbon technologies, several African countries are launching a regional industrial strategy centred on domestic processing of critical minerals.

Africa aims for local transformation to gain weight in the global energy economy

Opportunities are emerging for African countries to move from extraction to industrial manufacturing in energy technology value chains, as the 2025 G20 discussions highlight these issues.

800-Million-Dollar Agreement: Tsingshan Triggers an Energy Recomposition in Zimbabwe

With a new $800 million investment agreement, Tsingshan expands the Manhize steel plant and generates an energy demand of more than 500 MW, forcing Zimbabwe to accelerate its electricity strategy.
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Solarcentury launches the first 25 MWp tranche of the Mailo solar plant in Zambia

Solarcentury commissions 25 MWp at Mailo, Zambia, connecting for the first time a merchant solar plant to the Southern African Power Pool and begins construction of the next phase.

SANY launches 10 MW solar project in Zimbabwe with unique EP+F model

SANY begins construction of a 10 MW solar power plant in Zimbabwe, the first African project integrating engineering, procurement and financing, while continuing its expansion in microgrids and hybrid solutions across the continent.

Green Hybrid Power launches billion-dollar floating solar project on Lake Kariba

Green Hybrid Power secures initial $4.4mn financing to launch a 1 GW floating solar power plant in Zimbabwe, aiming to supply 500 MW to industry under a twenty-year contract.
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SEGULA Technologies accelerates its growth in Africa with a new office in South Africa

SEGULA Technologies opens an office in Cape Town, strengthening its presence in the African market and targeting expansion in energy, rail, and automotive sectors, in partnership with South African industrial firm AllWeld.

Zambia restructures petroleum logistics to stabilise energy supply

Faced with recurrent shortages, Zambia is reorganising its fuel supply chain, notably issuing licences for operating new tanker trucks and service stations to enhance national energy security and reduce external dependence.

Zambia secures $26.5mn for the 32 MW Ilute solar project

The African Development Bank financially supports Zambia with $26.5 million for the 32 MW Ilute solar project, structured to avoid reliance on sovereign guarantees.
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Globeleq acquires 51% of Lunsemfwa Hydro Power in Zambia from Norfund

Globeleq acquires a majority stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company, marking its entry into the Zambian energy market with two hydropower plants and a solar project.

African Debt: Why Investors Must Anticipate Immediate Climate Impacts

African countries now spend more on debt service than on education and healthcare, limiting essential investments despite significant energy potential. The G20, under pressure, struggles to provide an adequate response to the financial and climate challenges.

Zambia: Chisamba solar plant (100 MW) accelerates private energy transition

The Chisamba solar power plant, a major private project in Zambia with a $71.5 million investment, has reached 91% completion, aiming to bridge a structural energy deficit through a strategic partnership with a leading mining group.
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Zambia launches construction of 50 MW Cooma solar power plant

The Zambian government has launched works on the 50 MW Cooma solar power plant in the Choma district. The project is part of a broader strategy to diversify the country’s energy mix.

Grid Africa and TCL Solar launch distributed solar projects in Zambia and Zimbabwe

The two companies join forces to deploy battery-backed solar systems in two Southern African countries, leveraging existing infrastructure to accelerate implementation.
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