02/06/2026
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Government through the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has officially handed over eighty five (85 )completed grid extension projects valued at over K463 million to Zesco Limited for operation and maintenance.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Patrick Kangwa, represented by Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Administration, Dr. Oliver Kalabo, said the projects demonstrate Governmentโs commitment to expanding electricity access and improving livelihoods across the country.
Dr. Kalabo said the investments are not merely about infrastructure but about transforming lives by stimulating economic growth, improving healthcare, education services and supporting productive activities in rural communities.
REA Board Chairperson Eng. Charles Mboma said the projects are expected to facilitate approximately 15,232 initial electricity connections.
He noted that the completed infrastructure will now form part of ZESCOโs asset base, ensuring sustainable management of the facilities while unlocking opportunities for economic growth, improved public services and enhanced productivity.
And speaking on behalf of ZESCO Managing Director Eng. Justin Loongo, Director of Projects and Planning Eng. Francis Namakanda said the handover demonstrates effective government to government collaboration in extending electricity services to rural and underserved communities.
Eng. Namakanda said ZESCO is committed to integrating the assets into the national network and providing safe, reliable and sustainable electricity services while encouraging communities to safeguard the infrastructure against vandalism and illegal connections.
The ceremony was also attended by officials from the Presidential Delivery Unit Zambia, the Ministry of Energy Zambia, as well as REA and ZESCO staff and Senior Management.
