ZRDC

Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

ZRDC

ZRDC (Zambia Research and Development Corporation) is a premier institution dedicated to driving innovation, research, and technological advancement in Zambia. With a mandate to bridge the gap between research and industry, ZRDC fosters collaboration among government, academia, and the private sector to develop practical solutions that address real-world challenges. Our work spans key sectors including agriculture, mining, health, energy, and manufacturing, where we support the commercialization of research outputs and the development of local capacity. At ZRDC, we believe that sustainable development is rooted in homegrown innovation.

We provide a platform for researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry players to collaborate, access funding, and bring transformative ideas to life. Through strategic partnerships, we aim to enhance Zambia’s competitiveness, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and impact. We are excited to partner with like-minded organizations to amplify our reach and accelerate the translation of research into tangible benefits for society. Together, we can build a future where Zambian innovation leads the way in Africa and beyond.

Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit news

DFC equity investing in Africa to expand, with critical minerals in the pipeline

The US International Development Finance Corporation will make more direct equity investments in Africa, including in critical minerals, its regional managing director for Africa, Vibhuti Jain, has told Reuters. The DFC already has more than $14bn committed across the continent, with over $3bn of it in critical minerals.

Ghana FPSO Gas Upgrade Contract Secures 600 Million Dollar Extension

Yinson Production has finalised an infrastructure modification agreement for the floating production storage and offloading asset operating in Ghanaian waters to expand technical capacity for domestic thermal plants.

Cyprus gas to Egypt gets a ministerial push to speed up the Cronos link

Egypt's petroleum minister Karim Badawi and Cypriot energy minister Michael Damianos have pressed to speed up the work connecting the Cronos field to Egypt's infrastructure, after Eni and TotalEnergies took a final investment decision in July. Badawi told an East Mediterranean Gas Forum roundtable in Greece that the partnership had reached projects on the ground.

Tanzania electricity connections: CRDB Bank takes on the TZS27,000 fee in rural areas

TANESCO and CRDB Bank have launched a scheme in which the bank pays the TZS27,000 connection fee for households in rural Tanzania, and urban customers can spread their connection costs in instalments. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi attended the signing in Dar es Salaam on 2 October.

Luanda Refinery Crude Oil Production Hits 12-Month Throughput Peak

The Institute for the Regulation of Petroleum Derivatives has confirmed a 13,000 barrel per day surge in domestic crude supply to the Luanda plant, marking a significant step in Sonangol's push to curb refined product import reliance while commercial testing begins at the new Cabinda facility.

Nigeria licensing round opens with 40 blocks and a call for “the best bids”

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has opened its 2026 licensing round with 40 blocks onshore and offshore. Announcing it at the commission's fifth anniversary in Abuja, Commission Chief Executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan declared that the wait was over. Under rules adopted for this round, every bidder must disclose its beneficial owners.

Zambia’s 2027 budget plan targets 10,000MW while eight projects build 1,315MW

Zambia's Energy Regulation Board was tracking 1,315MW of generation under construction in September, as ministries defended their 2027 spending plans in Lusaka this week. The medium-term plan behind that budget, published on 27 September, puts 10,000MW among its production targets, and comments on its Green Paper close on 9 October.

Aksa Energy Delegation Finalises Revenue Compliance Framework in Accra

Senior executives from Aksa Energy's West African division have held talks with the Ghana Revenue Authority to secure a data-sharing protocol for its 370 megawatt generation pipeline.

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