Over One Million Zambians to be Connected to Electricity by 2030
The ASCENT Zambia project not only focuses on connecting Zambians living in remote and underserved communities, it also aims to supply reliable and affordable power to businesses and
World Bank-Backed Scheme Slashes Electricity Connection Fees
The ASCENT-Zambia programme has secured $200 million in funding from the World Bank and aims to connect more than 1.6 million Zambians to electricity and clean cooking
Fuel and Electricity Subsidy Debate Sparks Heated Discussion in Zambia
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)''s recent announcement to introduce fuel and electricity subsidies if elected into government has triggered significant debate across social media
Zambia Electricity Service Access Project
The World Bank Zambia Electricity Service Access Project has supported the country to improve electrification in rural areas by connecting more households and entrepreneurs to the grid through subsidizing their connection fees.
Zambia Targets Universal Energy Access by 2030 with New
Announced in July 2025, the “Zambia Energy Access Project” will be funded through a $200 million International Development Association (IDA) concessional credit and grant package.
Zambia''s K300 Electricity Subsidy Program Launches for Rural Areas
Under the program, households and businesses in rural areas requiring a standard single-phase connection will pay K300 instead of K4,846. This subsidy is intended to remove financial barriers and...
Zambia 5g outdoor base station distributed power generation
The growing penetration of 5G base stations (5G BSs) is posing a severe challenge to efficient and sustainable operation of power distribution systems (PDS) due to their huge
WHERE WILL ZAMBIA GET THE MONEYTO SUBSIDISE FUEL
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), in government, will raise money to subsidize fuel and electricity by ensuring that we derive maximum benefits from our minerals, agriculture,
RURAL & PERI-URBAN ELECTRICITY CONNECTION FEES
Government has announced a landmark reduction in rural and peri-urban electricity connection fees, lowering the cost of a standard on-grid household connection from K4,846 to just