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Zambia Secures MoU with Chinese Companies for Up to 1,000MW of Solar Power Investment 1

Zambia Signs Major Renewable Energy MoU with Chinese Firms to Develop Large-Scale Solar Projects The Government of the Republic of Zambia has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Pingmei Shenma Holding Group Company Limited and LONGi Green Energy Technology Company Limited to develop large-scale renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on solar power generation. The agreement was signed at State House and witnessed by President Hakainde Hichilema. It was executed on behalf of the Zambian Government by the Minister of Energy, Mr Makozo Chikote. LONGi Middle… Read More Here

Kanona Power Plans $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Power Transmission Line

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Zambian Energy Trader Kanona Power to Build $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Electricity Interconnector A Zambian energy trading company is planning to invest $100 million in the construction of a high-voltage power transmission line linking Zambia and Tanzania, marking the first direct electricity interconnection between the two countries. The project aims to strengthen power supplies to Zambia’s copper mines as they seek more reliable and diversified energy sources. Kanona Power Co. said the transmission line is expected to take approximately 12 months to build and could be completed ahead of a larger… Read More Here

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Kiyona Energy Drives Zambia’s Solar Transition with Major Projects in Lusaka

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Constance

Kiyona Energy Advances Zambia’s 1,000MW Solar Target with New Lusaka Projects Kiyona Energy Limited, a subsidiary of ZESCO, is leading a major solar energy initiative in Lusaka, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s ambition to generate 1,000 megawatts of solar electricity nationwide. At the Natural Resources Development College (NRDC) in Lusaka, the steady activity of excavators clearing a designated site signals the development of a 20MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The project occupies a 20-hectare parcel of land provided by the Ministry of Agriculture through NRDC. Speaking at the site,… Read More Here

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Zambia and Zimbabwe Deepen Energy Cooperation to Strengthen Power Security and Regional Integration

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Constance

Zambia and Zimbabwe Advance Joint Power Projects to Boost Energy Security and Regional Electricity Trade Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strategic power generation and transmission investments aimed at strengthening energy security, improving system resilience and deepening regional integration. Zambia’s Minister of Energy and Chairperson of the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) Council of Ministers, Mr Makozo Chikote, MP, said the two countries were intensifying collaboration on key energy infrastructure projects in response to climate-related challenges that have adversely affected hydropower generation at the Kariba Complex. Mr Chikote… Read More Here

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Maamba Energy Hands Over New Immigration Office to Support Local Services and Energy Projects

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Constance

Maamba Energy Commissions Immigration Office in Maamba, Zambia, to Boost Service Delivery and Energy Sector Growth Maamba Energy has officially handed over a newly constructed immigration office in Maamba to the Department of Immigration, a move expected to significantly improve public service delivery and support the continued growth of Zambia’s energy sector. The new facility is designed to reduce travel distances, shorten processing times, and streamline immigration procedures for residents of Maamba and surrounding communities. It will also provide critical support to employees and international experts working on Maamba Energy’s… Read More Here

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Zambia Breaks Ground on Siavonga 100MW Solar Project to Boost Energy Security

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Launches $80m Siavonga 100MW Solar PV Project to Strengthen National Power Supply Zambia has taken a major step toward strengthening national energy security with the groundbreaking of the $80-million Siavonga 100-megawatt Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project, a landmark renewable energy development aimed at enhancing electricity supply and system resilience. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Permanent Secretary – Electricity, Engineer Arnold Simwaba, said the project reflects the Government’s commitment to translating energy policy into bankable investments that diversify the country’s power mix, mitigate climate-related risks, and support sustained… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Energy Permanent Secretary Tours Tazama Pipeline to Strengthen Fuel Security

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Energy Permanent Secretary Inspects Tazama Pipeline to Reinforce National Fuel Security Zambia’s newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Energy, Professor Ephrahim Munshifwa, has undertaken a familiarisation tour of the Tazama Pipeline to gain firsthand insight into the country’s critical petroleum infrastructure and to reinforce the strategic importance of fuel security. Professor Munshifwa began his visit with a courtesy call at the Provincial Office, where he met with Provincial Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza. He then proceeded to inspect the Tazama storage tanks and the Ndola Fuel Terminal (NFT). During engagements with… Read More Here

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Africa’s future may well lie in the sun – Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zanaco Plc

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Across the African continent, one topic increasingly dominates conversations in boardrooms, parliaments and everyday households: energy. When the grid fails and the lights go out, the consequences cascade through industry, education, health services and family life. Energy has therefore moved beyond being a purely economic matter; it has become a deeply political one, shaped by national policies that determine how securely and sustainably the continent will be powered. In the era of climate change, the need for innovative and resilient energy systems has never been more urgent. Zambia is a… Read More Here

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KCM and FNB Partner to Provide Solar Energy Solutions for Employees

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Constance

KCM and FNB Sign MOU to Supply Solar Kits to Employees Amid Zambia’s Energy Crisis Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and First National Bank (FNB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide solar energy kits to KCM employees, in a move aimed at easing the impact of the ongoing national energy crisis on households. Beyond improving access to reliable electricity for employees, the initiative is also designed to empower local technicians and installers by creating opportunities for skills development and small business growth within surrounding communities. Speaking at the… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Calls for Accelerated Investment to Transform Zambia’s Energy Sector

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 Constance

President Hichilema Urges Urgent Energy Investment to Boost Industrial Growth and Power Zambia’s Economy President Hakainde Hichilema has called for urgent and scaled-up investment in Zambia’s energy sector, describing reliable power supply as a cornerstone of the country’s economic transformation and industrial growth. Speaking at the 4th Public–Private Dialogue Forum in Lusaka, the President said Zambia must increase its power generation capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts to meet growing industrial demand and attract long-term private sector investment. He highlighted ongoing reforms, particularly the implementation of the Electricity Open Access… Read More Here