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Can Zambia create a competitive electric vehicle battery value chain?

Mr. John Mulongoti, Permanent Secretary-Investments and Industrialisation, MCTI, in his opening remarks shared Zambia’s resolve to create a competitive Electric Vehicle Battery value chain leveraging on the presence of the critical minerals, tailored towards sustainable development and inclusive growth.

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.

Which countries are investing in lithium-ion batteries?

The governments ofZambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are partnering to invest in production of lithium-ion batteries which power these electric vehicles (EVs). Zambia and DRC have vibrant mining sectors. They form part of the so called “Copper belt” which stretches from the Central African Republic, the DRC and Zambia.

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.

How will the Bev Initiative Impact Zambia's socio-economic transformation?

He reaffirmed the government of Zambia’s commitment to the implementation of the Initiative noting that more local value addition, more citizens participating in economic activities related to the BEV value chain and increased diversification of the economy will, lead to socio-economic transformation.

How can local content opportunities improve the value chain in Zambia?

The identification and exploitation of the various local content opportunities will help deepen the domestic footprint of the value chain in Zambia and ensure that linkages are developed and strengthened as the value chain evolves.

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