The government has unveiled a comprehensive power expansion plan aimed at increasing electricity generation capacity, strengthening the national grid, and addressing supply pressures driven by rising demand and climate-related challenges. Officials say the strategy is designed to ensure reliable. LUSAKA; 21 April 2026: Globeleq, one of Africa's leading independent power producers, has launched the Leopards Hill project, which will be Zambia's largest hybrid renewable energy development, in the presence of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the President of the Republic of Zambia. The project combines. That's the vision behind the Lusaka Digital Energy Storage System, Zambia's $48 million answer to energy instability. As African nations grapple with growing energy demands, this lithium-ion battery marvel – big enough to power 15,000 homes for 6 hours – is rewriting the rules of urban power. State power utility ZESCO Limited says it met its internal target to improve electricity supply by December, pointing to increased generation, better load management, and improved system coordination as contributing factors. The announcement follows months of constrained power availability driven. Lusaka – On May 29, 2026, the Republic of Zambia (the “Republic”) launched a tender offer to repurchase its U. $1,364,725,564 Fixed Rate Step-Up Amortizing Notes due 2053 (the “Notes”) – a decisive step forward following its successful debt restructuring in 2024. To power this initiative, the. The pipeline of large-scale battery projects in Africa continues to grow, with Zambia now announcing its most significant development to date.
