Category: Energy

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

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

Strengthening Zambia’s Energy Future: Government, Developers Push to Accelerate Power Projects The Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to securing Zambia’s long-term energy stability following a high-level consultative meeting led by Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote with 20 Power Developer companies. The engagement focused on evaluating progress in the country’s current power pipeline and identifying actionable steps to speed up project delivery. Also present were the Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit, Ms. Kuso Kamwambi, and the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary for Budget, Ms. Mwaka Mukubesa. Discussions highlighted the… Read More Here

Zambia Breaks Ground on Kafue Gorge Lower 100MW Solar Project to Boost National Energy Security Zambia’s ambition to strengthen long-term energy security has received a major boost with the groundbreaking of the Kafue Gorge Lower 100MW Solar Project in Sikoongo Chiefdom, Chirundu District, Southern Province. The initiative features a 100MW solar power plant, a 33/330kV substation, and a 15-kilometre transmission line connecting the facility to the Kafue Gorge Upper grid. Construction is expected to be completed within 12 months. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, ZESCO Managing Director Eng. Justin Loongo… Read More Here

Zambia Launches Presidential Constituency Solar Programme to Generate 312 MW Nationwide The Zambian Cabinet has approved the creation of the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative and Programme, a landmark project designed to develop 2 MW solar farms in each of the country’s 156 constituencies, resulting in a total installed capacity of 312 MW. According to Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, the small-scale solar farms will leverage existing power substations, connection points, and suitable local sites for rapid deployment, ensuring efficient implementation across all constituencies. Funding and Implementation Strategy The initiative will… Read More Here

Zambia Calls for Accelerated Tanzania-Zambia Power Interconnector to Address Mining Sector Energy Shortage President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed concern over the slow progress of the Tanzania-Zambia power interconnector project, emphasizing that Zambia urgently needs electricity that Tanzania currently has in surplus. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with a European Union delegation on Wednesday, President Hichilema stressed that the project is critical for Zambia’s growing economy and energy security. “We appreciate your support, but we are seriously concerned about the pace. Tanzania has excess power, and we need it here—we can… Read More Here

Zambia’s Energy Sector Reforms Spark Renewed Investor Interest, Hichilema Says President Hakainde Hichilema says the reforms his administration has introduced across key sectors are creating new investment opportunities that did not exist before, particularly within the energy industry. He noted that policy measures such as Open Access and Net Metering have opened the power sector to greater private sector participation in both electricity generation and supply. Speaking at State House during a meeting with Zambia’s Honorary Consuls to several European Union countries—who were accompanied by a delegation of private sector… Read More Here