Highlights from the press briefing held by Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary-Technical Services Mr. Peter Mumba on the TAZAMA open access – Friday 4th April 2025. The PS was accompanied by TAZAMA Managing Director Mr. Davidson Thawethe and Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Director General, Mr. Elijah Sichone. ✅ The first shipment of diesel under the… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRESS BRIEFING HELD BY PERMANENT SECRETARY – TECHNICAL SERVICES
Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding electricity access, announcing a significant increase in mini-grid projects during his address at the 8th Mini Grid Action Learning Event in Lusaka today. Minister Chikote highlighted that the number of operational mini-grids in Zambia has risen from just two to 19, a… Continue reading ENERGY MINISTER INVITES MORE INVESTMENT INTO MINI GRIDS
Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote today visited the 100MW Chisamba Solar Plant, that has reached 91 percent completion. He said the project is a major milestone in Zambia’s transition to renewable energy. He highlighted the project’s role in diversifying the country’s energy mix, reducing dependence on hydropower, and improving energy security. “This project is a clear… Continue reading ENERGY MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH PROGRESS AT CHISAMBA SOLAR PLANT
Her Excellency Rabecca Terzeon, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Zambia, has commended Zambia’s ongoing energy sector reforms and praised the government’s plans to establish the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector, a key project aimed at enhancing regional energy trade and stability. During a courtesy call on the Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, at the ministry headquarters… Continue reading BRITISH ENVOY VISITS MINISTRY OF ENERGY
The 2025 Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC) has provided an opportunity and platform for the signing of two landmark agreements between the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Mozambique. These agreements mark a major step in strengthening regional energy cooperation, expanding power trade, and enhancing infrastructure development between the two nations. The… Continue reading ZAMBIA AND MOZAMBIQUE SIGN POWER MoUs
MADAM SPEAKER, I THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ISSUE A MINISTERIAL STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE URGENT MATTER RAISED WITHOUT NOTICE BY THE HONOURABLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR BWEENGWA, MR. KASAUTU SAITI MICHELO. THIS RELATES TO THE NEWS DIGGERS HEADLINE DATED 20TH MARCH 2025, TITLED “OPEN ACCESS HITS A SNAG AS AGRO FUEL FILLS… Continue reading MINISTERIAL STATEMENT BY HON. MAKOZO CHIKOTE, MP, MINISTER OF ENERGY, ON THE ALLEGED DECISION BY AGRO FUEL INVESTMENTS LIMITED TO FILL UP THE RESERVE TANKS AT TAZAMA PIPELINE THEREBY BLOCKING THE STORAGE OF CHEAPER FUEL BY OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
MINISTRY of Energy Permanent Secretary-Technical Services, Mr. Peter Mumba, is among several delegates attending the 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE “25”) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The Theme of the Conference is Unlocking Investments in Future Energy: the role of petroleum resources in energy mix for sustainable development. Delegates are meeting to,… Continue reading PS MUMBA REPRESENTS ZAMBIA AT DAR ES SALAAM PETROLEUM CONFERENCE
The Off-Grid Task Force (OGTF) Secretariat comprising of Ministry and Energy and Lloyd’s Financials Limited held its Strategic Planning meeting at Chita Lodge in Kafue in line with its mandate to increase the development of off-grid power supply especially in rural areas. The Planning meetings took place from 2nd to 5th February, 2025. The meeting… Continue reading Off-Grid Task Force Strategic Planning Meeting at Chita Lodge Kafue for 2025
MINISTER of Energy Makozo Chikote has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) members to collaborate if they are to sustainably address the current energy challenges. Speaking during a panel discussion at the ongoing SADC Sustainable Energy week in Botswana, Mr. Chikote said the region has potential to tackle the energy challenge. “The region has… Continue reading ENERGY MINISTER CALLS FOR JOINT SOLUTIONS TO REGIONAL ENERGY CHALLENGES