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Angola Ramps Up Electrification for Six Million Consumers

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Constance

The government of Angola, through the Ministry of Energy and Water, has vowed to provide electricity to some six million people in the country’s southern and eastern regions in the next five years. The plan – which is part of a wider government strategy to provide half of the country’s total population with energy access by 2025 – includes the use of the 520 MW Capanda Dam which is located in Malanje province to power consumers in Huambo and Huila provinces in the central and southern parts of the country.… Read More Here

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Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited Pursues Full Digital Transformation

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Constance

In a bid to enhance operations and improve services to the people, Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO) has set its sights on achieving complete digital transformation by 2025, according to Managing Director Victor Mapani. During the launch of the Self Service, Mapani emphasized the corporation’s commitment to leveraging technology, stating that it aligns with the present era, where technology plays a vital role in advancing the world. Joining Mapani at the event, Percy Chinyama, the National Coordinator of the Smart Zambia Institute, highlighted the government’s vision of utilizing technology… Read More Here

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Zambia and Mozambique cut off electricity supplies to Zimbabwe over failure to pay for Imports

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 Constance

Addressing a mining conference last week in Victoria falls, choga in what can only be described as irresponsible populistic rhetoric, said ”we expect that by 2025, we could have added 2300 MW to the grid. I must say over 80% of the 2300 MW is demand from miners.” Zimbabwe currently has a generation capacity of 2 000 megawatts. As of Thursday, 01 june 2023, the Zimbabwe power Company a subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, was generating a total of 1 423 MW. Choga also revealed that Zambia and Mozambique cut off… Read More Here

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TFM-funded Electrification Project in DRC’s Tenke City gains Momentum

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Constance

Access to electrical energy is at the heart of any sustainable development. Tenke Fungurume Mining has launched the Tenke City Electrification Project, which addresses one of the major concerns of this community. The work is progressing rapidly, with the project already over 70% complete. TFM is carrying out this initiative through the Community Social Fund. The project consists of the construction of an electrical substation, the installation and connection of the required equipment until commissioning. In addition, the 10 MVA transformer will be installed and “little jeans” type poles will be… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board Reduces Electricity Tariffs for Low-Income Households in 2023

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Constance

Starting May 1st, 2023, low-income households consuming 100 units or less per month will benefit from a reduction in electricity tariffs, according to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB). Previously, these households would pay K47 for 100 units, but with this new adjustment, their expenditure will decrease to K40. It is important to note that this tariff reduction will only be applicable for the year 2023. Read More Here

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Plenary Session of the DRC National Assembly approves in particular the dismissal of the SNEL, MD

April 16, 2023April 17, 2023 arnbethnic

The plenary session discussed the recommendations of Deputy Prosper Bukasa, who had questioned the General Manager of SNEL (National Electricity Company). By a show of hands, the plenary decided to approve three out of four recommendations, including the revocation of the SNEL GM for “incompetence and lack of clear vision in the management of the company.” However, the plenary opposed the recommendation regarding the reinstatement of “unjustly dismissed” directors, according to Prosper Bukasa. The plenary relied on the explanations of the SNEL GM, who explained that they were on leave… Read More Here

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Zambia pays its electricity bill to Mozambique

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Constance

The chairperson of Mozambique’s publicly owned electricity company. EDM, Marcelino Alberto, on Wednesday 5th April announced that the Zambian government has paid off, in its entirety, its debt of 22 million dollars to EDM. He was speaking during a visit by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to the Maputo Thermal Power Station which is owned by EDM. This power station, inaugurated in 2018, is the largest investment in electricity generation for 30 years, and it can generate 106 megawatts of power. After his visit to the power station, Hichilema said he… Read More Here

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A new dawn for Zambia’s Energy network

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 Constance

Vickson Ncube, ZESCO board chairman, takes a closer look at the utility’s new Strategic Plan to revitalise the country’s energy sector. Like most countries across the continent, Zambia has experienced its fair share of energy-related issues. In terms of access to electricity, in many ways the lifeblood of businesses operating in the country and a contributor to general wellbeing, rates have been steadily increasing in recent decades but have slowed since the outbreak of the pandemic – a trend largely reflected across sub-Saharan Africa. At the start of 2023, alarm… Read More Here

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South Africa’s Govt Approves new laws to open up Electricity market

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Constance

South Africa’s cabinet approved a bill on electricity regulation designed to clear the path for private generation projects and power trading. State-owned Eskom has provided more than 90% of electricity used by the most industrialized nation on the continent for a century. The Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill outlines an entity to buy power as a step toward establishing a competitive market. The Draft Electricity Amendment Bill has been approved for submission to parliament and will be prioritized, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told reporters in Pretoria, the capital, on… Read More Here

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Zambian President Directs ZESCO to Develop Income for Kafue Gorge Communities

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema has instructed Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO) to create investments that will provide revenue for the communities living around the Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station in Chikankata District. He stated that the individuals in the region should be rewarded through developmental projects since they have safeguarded the environment, allowing for the establishment of the electricity generation investment. And His Excellency acknowledged the traditional leaders in the area for their leadership in preserving the environment. He made the remarks at a meeting with Traditional Leaders from Lusaka… Read More Here