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Mozambique: Mecufi power plant to start operating by December
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (30+ words) The Italian engineering company Renco has announced that the 20-megawatt solar power plant, in Mecufi district, northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, may be operational by December 2026. Accor. .....
Dubai-based Uber rival targets 10 new African markets in US$150 million push
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (271+ words) Ride-hailing operator Yango Group, plans to invest at least $150 million into African expansion this year, as the Dubai-based platform pushes into new markets. With one million drivers and operations in 35 countries globally, the company with a footprint spanning more than…...
Eskom, South32 collaborate on renewable power for Hillside aluminium smelter
3+ week, 6+ day ago (33+ words) South Africa's power utility Eskom and South32 are working on a renewable electricity plan for the Australian firm's Hillside aluminium smelter, to take effect from 2031, the two companies said on. .....
China's Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe
3+ week, 6+ day ago (30+ words) Zimbabwe halted lithium exports in February, citing leakages Miners getting lithium concentrate quotas Huayou built $400 mln plant to produce lithium sulphate Africa's top lithium producer to ban co. .....
China trades defence support, investment for Mozambique's 5 trillion cubic metres gas and vast mineral reserves
4+ week, 44+ min ago (498+ words) Mozambique is deepening ties with China in a sweeping agreement that combines defence cooperation, geological mapping and industrial investment to unlock one of Africa's most resource-rich frontiers, revealing Beijing's growing influence in the continent's mineral and energy sectors. The announcement…...
Mozambique: Solar park electricity output falls 4. 6% in 2025 after record year
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (262+ words) The production of electricity from solar parks in Mozambique fell by 4. 6% in 2025, following the record registered the previous year, although it remained above government projections, according to official data. According to preliminary data on last year's execution from the Ministry…...
Mozambique to acquire 360 buses, including 125 CNG-powered units
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (526+ words) Mozambique plans to acquire 360 buses for public passenger transport in major urban centres and school transport, according to an international public tender launched by the Transport and Communications Development Fund (FTC) and consulted by Lusa on Tuesday. According to the…...
Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipments
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions to allow the resumption of mineral exports, the mines ministry has told producers. Africa's top lithium producer suspended exports of lithium concentrates…...
Mozambique approves comprehensive regulation for electricity concessions across all activities
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (285+ words) The Government approved, on Tuesday (31 March), the Regulation for the granting, execution, and termination of concessions for the production, transport, distribution, marketing, storage, import, and export of electricity. The instrument was approved during the ninth ordinary session of the Council…...
Beijing tells Chinese firms to strengthen Zimbabwe risk prevention after mineral export ban
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (255+ words) Africa's top lithium producer announced the suspension of mineral exports on February 25, citing alleged malpractices and leakages. Chinese mining firms including Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Sinomine, Chengxin Lithium Group, Yahua and the Tsingshan Holding Group dominate Zimbabwe's lithium and chrome mining…...