Category: Mining in Zambia

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

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