Category: Energy

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

Zambia Breaks Ground on 200 MW Solar Plant in Mumbwa to Reduce Hydropower Dependence Zambia has taken a major step toward energy diversification with the groundbreaking of a US$245 million, 200-megawatt solar power plant in Chief Moono’s Chiefdom, Mumbwa District. The ceremony was officiated by Minister of Energy, Honourable Makozo Chikote, MP, who described the project as a milestone in Zambia’s transition toward renewable energy and reduced reliance on hydropower. Minister Chikote highlighted that several renewable and thermal energy projects currently under construction are expected to come online soon, easing… Read More Here

Zambia Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza District, Boosting Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities The Government of the Republic of Zambia has commissioned 15 new solar mini-grids in Chadiza District, Eastern Province, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy for rural communities. The commissioning ceremony took place in Kumadzi Community, where Eastern Province Minister Peter Phiri delivered a keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote. With a combined generation capacity of 1,050 kilowatt peak (kWp), the mini-grids were developed… Read More Here

African Development Bank Funds $14.5 Million Solar Project to Boost Zambia’s Renewable Energy and Cut Power Shortages The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $14.54 million financing package to support the Garneton North 20-megawatt solar power project in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province — a key milestone in the country’s shift toward renewable energy and energy security. The financing includes $7.27 million from the Bank’s own resources and an equal amount in concessional funding from a Development Finance Institution. The project underscores the AfDB’s commitment to closing Zambia’s energy deficit… Read More Here

Zambia, Zimbabwe Agree on Increased Kariba Water Allocation and Joint Energy Collaboration Zambia and Zimbabwe have held a high-level joint ministerial meeting on energy in Harare, focusing on water usage at Kariba Dam and broader strategies to address the power challenges facing both nations. The meeting brought together Hon. Makozo Chikote, Zambia’s Minister of Energy, and Hon. July Moyo, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Energy and Power Development, along with senior representatives from ZESCO Limited, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), and the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA). Agreement on Water Allocation and Energy… Read More Here

Axian Energy Enters Zambia with Acquisition of Bangweulu Solar Project Renewable energy developer Axian Energy has officially entered the Zambian market with the acquisition of the Bangweulu Solar Project, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy and pan-African expansion. Located in Lusaka Province, the Bangweulu Solar Project has an installed capacity of 54.3 megawatts peak (MWp) and generates approximately 87 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually — enough to power more than 82,500 households. Through this transaction, Axian Energy has secured an 85.6% stake in the project, while the Industrial Development Corporation… Read More Here

Maamba Energy Announces $700MW Expansion Plan to Power Zambia’s Economic Transformation by 2026 Maamba Energy Limited (MEL), one of Zambia’s leading energy producers, has announced an ambitious plan to expand its power generation capacity to 700 megawatts (MW) by 2026. The announcement, made during the Southern Province Investment Forum and Exposition 2025, underscores the company’s commitment to supporting Zambia’s investment-led socio-economic transformation. Speaking at the event, Maamba Energy Chief Executive Officer, Colonel Cyrus Minwalla (Retired), reaffirmed the company’s mission to drive national development through sustainable energy. “Every megawatt we generate… Read More Here