Lusaka Energy Storage Battery Assembly Plant

Can Zambia and Congo make electric car batteries?

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed cooperating agreements to start manufacturing electric car batteries. The agreement includes the clean energy sector and will explore minerals rich in both countries which are key raw materials in the manufacturing of electric car batteries.

Are electric car batteries a key milestone for Poverty Alleviation in Zambia?

Speaking after the signing ceremony, President Hakainde Hichilema said the signing of cooperation agreements between Zambia and the DRC to start manufacturing electric car batteries is key milestone towards poverty alleviation in Zambia and DRC.

Why is Zambia partnering with DRC to produce car batteries?

Zambia has advanced its manufacturing sector with potential to produce car batteries. For this reason, the southern Africa country has sought for a partnership with its neighbour DRC to boost their mining and manufacturing sectors to be able to take advantage of the global demand for cobalt and lithium-ion batteries.

Will private sector play a role in achieving Zambia's manufacturing agreement?

“We fully welcome and support the Operationalisation of this agreement” Mr Masuwa said. Zambia Association of Manufacturers president Ashu Sagar said the private sector will play its role in seeing to it that the programme succeeds.

What is DRC-Zambia Battery Council?

Mr Mulenga and Mr Kahongya in Zambia and DRC joint communique resolved that the two countries agreed to set up DRC-Zambia Battery Council to oversee the implementation of the cooperating agreement for the electric car battery value chain for the benefit of the two countries.

What is Zambia-DRC Battery Council?

The two governments recently signed a memorandum of understanding; “Zambia–DRC Battery Council” which they hope will make them massive producers and refiners ofcobalt for electric vehicle batteries.