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ZAMBIA EXPANDS POWER TRADE

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US$292 million secured for 613km interconnector to boost electricity trade with Tanzania and strengthen regional power supply. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 5, 2026 — Zambia is advancing plans to expand electricity trade with neighbouring countries through a 613-kilometre power transmission line linking Pensulo in Serenje to Nakonde, with the project expected to enable the country to trade up to 500 megawatts of electricity with Tanzania. Minister of Electricity Peter Kapala told Parliament today that the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP) is scheduled for commissioning in the second quarter of 2029. Eng. Kapala said the project has secured US$292 million in grant funding from three cooperating partners. The funding comprises US$245 million from the World Bank, US$30 million from the European Union and US$17 million from the United Kingdom. He said the project forms part of a regional agreement involving Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya to construct a 2,300-k...
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DIGITAL FUTURE NEEDS COLLABORATION

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Mutati urges stronger partnerships between Government and telecommunications operators to expand connectivity and make digital services affordable, as Airtel targets 10 million additional smartphones within five years. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 5, 2026 — Zambia's digital transformation will only succeed when telecommunications companies, Government and other industry players work together to make digital services accessible and affordable to ordinary citizens. Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati says achieving this ambition requires telecommunications operators to move beyond competition and embrace collaboration, particularly in investing in infrastructure and expanding connectivity to underserved communities. Mr Mutati said while competition had played an important role in driving innovation, improving services and attracting investment into the sector, the industry needed a more coordinated approach to ensure that available resources benefited ...
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EXPLORE YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE ABROAD

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Minister launches Take a Holiday Yamu Loko campaign to promote domestic tourism, create jobs and unlock local investment opportunities. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 4, 2026 — Zambians should discover, appreciate and invest in their own country's tourism attractions before looking abroad for holiday experiences. The country's waterfalls, national parks, lakes, cultural heritage sites and other natural attractions present opportunities for business growth, job creation, investment and improved livelihoods for communities. Tourism Minister Princess Kasune has challenged Zambians to discover and appreciate the country's tourism attractions before spending money travelling abroad, saying domestic tourism presents enormous opportunities for job creation, investment and business growth. Ms Kasune was speaking in Lusaka yesterday during the launch of the Take a Holiday Yamu Loko campaign, where she said domestic tourism needed to become part of the live...
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STOP COSTLY PROJECT MISTAKES

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Malama, Musole and African industry leaders call for early professional involvement, stronger cost controls and accountability in infrastructure development. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 4, 2026 — Government officials and African construction industry leaders have called for greater involvement of quantity surveyors and other professionals in infrastructure projects, warning that leaving experts out of key decisions can expose investments to unnecessary costs, poor planning and weak project delivery. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development Professor Albert Malama said quantity surveyors and other construction professionals needed to be involved from the earliest stages of infrastructure planning to help government and private investors make sound decisions and protect the value of their investments. Speaking at an international professional gathering attended by delegates from Angola, Egypt, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa...
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GOVT FAST-TRACKS LIFE PROJECT

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Dr Chibamba pushes for 2027 plantation rollout as Zambia seeks jobs, private investment and value addition through the Lobito Corridor forest economy. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka , Zambia24 — November 3, 2026 — Government has stepped up preparations for the Lobito Corridor Integrated Forest Economy (LIFE) Project, targeting the start of plantation establishment in 2027 as part of efforts to expand Zambia’s forestry industry, attract private investment and create employment opportunities. According to a statement issued by Mary Kasoka Mwiikisa, Communication Officer for Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) under the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba has called on stakeholders to accelerate preparations and move from discussions to an agreed project design and investments on the ground. Dr Chibamba said all partners needed to work backwards from the 2027 planting season and begin putting the necessary a...
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DIESEL & ELECTRIC-POWERED TRUCKS UNVEILED

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Pilatus introduces six SANY truck models to the Zambian market, targeting mining, construction, agriculture and transport sectors. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 3, 2026 — Pilatus Engineering Company Limited has officially introduced SANY's range of diesel-powered and fully electric commercial trucks to the Zambian market, opening a new chapter in the company's business and giving local transport operators and businesses more vehicle options through its partnership with the international manufacturer of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles. Speaking at the launch, Infrastructure and Urban Development Minister Collins Nzovu said the introduction of SANY trucks was in line with the Government's Grow Zambia Agenda, which places emphasis on increasing production, improving infrastructure and strengthening the country's transport system. Mr Nzovu said Zambia's ambitions to produce 10 million tonnes of maize and three million tonnes of copper depen...
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AIPAC WANTS 2027 BUDGET TO DRIVE PRODUCTION

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Think tank calls for increased investment in agriculture, manufacturing, energy security and climate resilience to accelerate the Grow Zambia Agenda. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 2, 2026 — The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has urged Government to use the 2027 National Budget to move Zambia beyond economic recovery and focus on increasing production, creating jobs and improving the lives of ordinary citizens. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma says the next budget should translate the Grow Zambia Agenda into tangible results by directing more resources towards agriculture, manufacturing, energy security, industrialisation and private sector development. Mr Ngoma says while Zambia has made progress in restoring economic stability through debt restructuring and economic reforms, the country now needs to build on that progress by producing more, strengthening local industries and expanding its export capacity. He says the effects of th...
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