Category: MoE News

KABWE, October 14, 2026 – Zambia’s installed electricity generation capacity has increased by 52.3 percent to 4,722 megawatts since 2021, as Government intensifies efforts to strengthen energy security, expand industrial production and accelerate economic transformation. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Prof Ephraim Munshifwa said the increase from approximately 3,100MW in 2021 was contributing towards the… Continue reading ZAMBIA’S POWER CAPACITY JUMPS 52.3 PERCENT TO 4,722MW – PS MUNSHIFWA

Ministry of Energy Principal Energy Officer, Eng. Agnelli Kafuwe, and Zambia LPG Association Secretary General, Daniel Lyatumba, took to the radio airwaves in Kabwe to discuss Zambia’s energy future, including electricity, petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as part of the 2026 Energy Week celebrations. The discussion highlighted the importance of sustainable energy development and… Continue reading ENERGY WEEK TAKES ENERGY AWARENESS TO KABWE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

The Ministry of Energy, together with energy-sector stakeholders, will today engage secondary school learners at selected schools in Kabwe to deepen their understanding of electricity and petroleum. The discussions will also explain ongoing energy-sector reforms, including measures to promote and strengthen private-sector participation. Learners will hear about efforts to close the energy gap, improve petroleum… Continue reading 2026 ENERGY WEEK: STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ELECTRICITY AND PETROLEUM

The full speech delivered by the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, during the official opening of the First Session of the Fourteenth National Assembly on Friday, 9th October 2026, can be accessed using the link below: Presidential opening of the 14th National Assembly 2026

LUSAKA, October 8, 2026-Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary-Energy Prof Ephraim Munshifwa has called for stronger regional oil pipeline integration and harmonized open-access frameworks to reduce fuel transportation costs, strengthen energy security and promote cross-border trade across Africa. Speaking during the ongoing Energy Forum for Africa Conference in Lusaka, held under the theme “Building a Borderless… Continue reading PS MUNSHIFWA CALLS FOR REGIONAL OIL PIPELINE INTEGRATION

Zambia has attained its 1,000MW solar generation target for 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema has announced, as he called for stronger regional cooperation to drive a borderless energy future for Africa. President Hichilema did not physically attend the 2026 Energy Forum for Africa Conference in Lusaka but was represented by Vice President Mutale Nalumango, who read… Continue reading ENERGY FORUM FOR AFRICA: ZAMBIA HITS 1,000MW SOLAR TARGET

Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusu has called for prudent use of public resources as Government prepares the 2027 National Budget, with increased expenditure pressures expected from the expansion in the number of constituencies, salaries, maize arrears and the possible impact of El Niño. Mr Nkulukusu said Government will remain focused on economic stability, inclusive… Continue reading GOVT URGES PRUDENT SPENDING IN 2027 BUDGET

President Hakainde Hichilema has challenged Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to move from commitments to action and turn the Lobito Corridor into a catalyst for trade, investment, industrialisation and job creation. Speaking at the 2nd Lobito Corridor Coordinating Meeting in Lusaka today, President Hichilema said the corridor was of vital importance… Continue reading TURN LOBITO CORRIDOR INTO JOBS ENGINE-PRESIDENT HICHILEMA