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Energy & Water
Dear Readers,
The Energy Sector continues to play an important role in the socio-economic development of the country. The
extensive growth that the country is registering in the key economic sectors of mining, industry, agriculture
and tourism will require availability of adequate and reliable supply of energy in order for them to effectively
thrive.
The energy sector therefore offers a wealth of investment opportunities and the Government through the
Ministry of Lands, Energy and Water Development has put in place measures that seek to promote the ex-
ploitation of these opportunities with the international investment community.
Key amongst these is the need to address Zambia’s critical energy needs with a focus on increasing the elec-
tricity generation capacity (out of the identified hydro potential sites in Zambia, the country has only managed
to develop about 20% of its total potential), , increased access to electricity especially for our rural populace
and the need to take advantage of the country’s central location to create a regional power inter-connector
hub.. Additionally, the Ministry implementing mechanisms for ensuring the security of the supply of petro-
leum products and increasing the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix. The private sector,
through strategic partnerships, and other investors can benefit from the opportunities available in Zambia’s
energy sector with a view to contribute to the continuation of the country’s economic growth and success.
In order to set the framework for investment in the power sector, the Ministry of Lands, Energy and Water
Development has developed a Power System Master Plan that will guide the development of electricity sec-
tor growth, which includes private sector involvement and outlines investment opportunities. The Ministry has
also developed a Rural Electrification Master Plan that will ensure electrification of the rural areas around
Zambia from the current 3.2% to 50% by 2030.
In liaison with the Ministry of Mines and Natural Resources, the Ministry is expediting the oil exploration pro-
cess in the identified potential areas. A number of exploration licenses have been issued to potential investors
and many more opportunities exist for other interested parties.
In promoting renewable energy, the renewable energy strategy has focused on biofuels, solar energy, wind
energy, and biomass among other initiatives. All such initiatives provide numerous opportunities for the pri-
vate sector and investors to take full advantage of Zambia’s energy potential.
The construction and rehabilitation of all the provincial petroleum storage facilities, and oil exploration ensure
the security of the supply of petroleum products in the country, which will help to avoid disruptions to economic
activities and subsequent sustainable economic growth.
With the active participation of various potential partners, Zambia is poised to develop a robust energy sector,
which will provide efficient and reliable energy in order to drive the country’s socio-economic development
agenda. The Ministry of Lands, Energy and Water Development ensures that a sustainable and secured
supply of energy will be available in the country for economic and social development and we welcome all
interested parties you to discover an entire new world of investment opportunities in Zambia.
Sincerely,
Christopher Yaluma
MINISTER
THE HONOURABLE Christopher Yaluma
MINISTER OF lands, ENERGY
AND WATER DEVELOPMENT