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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS ENERGY REFORMS, LOADSHEDDING SOLUTIONS

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing Zambia’s energy challenges through sweeping reforms, diversification of the energy mix, and accelerated investments in power generation. Speaking during the official opening of the Fifth Session of the 13th National Assembly today, President Hichilema acknowledged the hardships caused by the ongoing power deficit, noting that households,… Continue reading PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS ENERGY REFORMS, LOADSHEDDING SOLUTIONS

EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE

EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR   REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO FINANCE, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND TRANSFER OF REFINED MULTI-PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINE SYSTEM FROM DAR ES SALAAM IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA TO NDOLA IN THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA AND FINANCE, DESIGN AND UPGRADE THE EXISTING TAZAMA PIPELINE FROM DAR ES SALAAM IN THE… Continue reading EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE

GOVERNMENT ASSURES PUBLIC OF ADEQUATE DIESEL STOCKS

The Ministry of Energy wishes to reassure the public that the country currently has sufficient diesel stocks to meet national demand. Reports of shortages at selected fuel stations have been attributed to administrative and logistical challenges faced by individual Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and not due to any disruption in the national fuel supply system.… Continue reading GOVERNMENT ASSURES PUBLIC OF ADEQUATE DIESEL STOCKS

INDIVIDUAL BENEFICIAL OWNERS FOR OPEN ACCESS PREQUALIFIED OIL MARKETING COMPANIES – 5TH MAY 2025

Invitation for Submission Of Financial Proposals For Usage Of The Pipeline Capacity For The Supply Of LSG For Import And Distribution To The Zambian Market For July 2025.

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ZAMBIA ADVANCES CLEAN ENERGY AMBITIONS AT GLOBAL SUMMIT IN LONDON

Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote is in London representing Zambia at the high-level Summit on the Future of Energy Security. The two-day event is convened by the United Kingdom and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The summit, which opened yesterday, brings together global leaders to chart a collaborative path in strengthening energy security amid transformative… Continue reading ZAMBIA ADVANCES CLEAN ENERGY AMBITIONS AT GLOBAL SUMMIT IN LONDON

MINISTER OF ENERGY ENGAGES ECOBANK MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN SOLAR POWER

In an effort to engage the private sector in meeting the 1000 megawatts target of additional electricity by December 2025, the Minister of Energy, Mr. Makozo Chikote, today met with Ecobank’s senior management. The team, led by Ecobank Zambia Managing Director Aina Moore and Ecobank Tanzania Managing Director Charles Asiedu discussed areas of potential investment… Continue reading MINISTER OF ENERGY ENGAGES ECOBANK MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN SOLAR POWER

PRESS STATEMENT – SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF FIRST DIESEL OFFLOADING UNDER TAZAMA OPEN ACCESS SYSTEM

The Ministry of Energy is pleased to announce the successful completion of offloading of the first diesel consignment under the TAZAMA Open Access system here in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The vessel arrived on 31st March and started discharging cargo on 5th April and concluded last night, 8th April 2025, at exactly 19:45 hours Tanzania… Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT – SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF FIRST DIESEL OFFLOADING UNDER TAZAMA OPEN ACCESS SYSTEM

MINISTRY OF ENERGY PS URGES MORE WOMEN TO JOIN THE ENERGY SECTOR

The Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary- Electricity, Mr. Arnold Simwaba, last week officiated at the Women in Energy Network-Africa (WEN-Africa) Conference 2025 in Lusaka, an event aimed at advancing women’s empowerment and promoting gender equality in Africa’s energy sector. The conference gathered key stakeholders to explore practical solutions for increasing women’s participation and shaping a… Continue reading MINISTRY OF ENERGY PS URGES MORE WOMEN TO JOIN THE ENERGY SECTOR

PRESS STATEMENT – OFFLOADING OF FIRST DIESEL CONSIGNMENT UNDER OPEN ACCESS FRAMEWORK COMMENCES IN DAR ES SALAAM

The Ministry of Energy is informing the public that the offloading of the first diesel consignment under the Open Access Framework has commenced at the TAZAMA tanks in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This inaugural shipment, totaling 95,000 metric tones of Diesel, falls under Lot 1 for April 2025 and marks a significant milestone in the… Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT – OFFLOADING OF FIRST DIESEL CONSIGNMENT UNDER OPEN ACCESS FRAMEWORK COMMENCES IN DAR ES SALAAM