Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 24 licenses and seven construction permits aimed at boosting energy service delivery across the country—a move the regulator says reflects growing investor confidence in the liberalised energy sector.
ERB spokesperson Namukolo Kasumpa said the new licences demonstrate the effectiveness of Zambia’s regulatory framework in attracting compliant and sustainable energy investments.
The approvals include nine licences for the manufacture, supply, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy equipment, representing investment commitments of more than 1.1 billion Kwacha (about $56.3 million) and signalling continued interest in the country’s expanding clean energy market.
Kasumpa said, “The ERB has also licensed 80 petroleum fuel tankers to strengthen the national fuel supply chain and improve distribution capacity.”
Furthermore, seven construction permits for new retail service stations were granted, while four service stations have been commissioned.
Zambia’s energy sector has been progressively liberalised over the past two decades, allowing private players to enter electricity generation, fuel distribution, and renewable energy development.
The reforms were designed to increase competition, expand investments, and reduce pressure on state-owned utilities.
The ERB’s latest approvals come as the country seeks to diversify its energy mix, address supply constraints and attract new capital for both petroleum and renewable energy infrastructure.
