Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
Chisamba Solar Power Plant Phase Two Commissioned, Doubling Capacity to 200MW
President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned Phase Two of the Chisamba Solar Power Plant in Chisamba District, Central Province, on 21 July 2026, adding...
136MW Itimpi Phase 2 Solar Power Plant Commissioned on the Copperbelt
President Hichilema commissioned the Itimpi Phase 2 Solar Power Plant in Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, on 30 April 2026. The 136-megawatt facility, deve...
50MW Mabumba Solar Power Plant Commissioned in Mansa, Luapula Province
President Hichilema commissioned the 50-megawatt Mabumba Solar Power Plant in Chief Mabumba area of Mansa District, Luapula Province, on 24 April 2026...
100MW Chisamba Solar Power Plant Commissioned
The 100 megawatt Chisamba Solar Phase-1 Project was commissioned, marking a milestone in Zambia's energy diversification strategy and reducing depende...
Diesel Pump Price Reduced by 30% Through Open Access Reforms
Through the introduction of the fuel open access regime on the TAZAMA pipeline, the government reduced the pump price of diesel by close to 30 percent...
94MW Itimpi Solar Power Station Commissioned
The 94 megawatt Copperbelt Energy Corporation Itimpi Solar Power Station was commissioned, adding significant renewable energy capacity to Zambia's na...
Mission 300 Compact Signed: 10 Gigawatts by 2030
Zambia signed the Mission 300 compact alongside 29 African heads of state, committing to deliver 10 gigawatts of electricity by 2030 and provide energ...
National Electricity Access Expanded
Raised national electricity access from 34% in 2021 to 54% in 2023; rural access increased from 8% to 34% through the Rural Electrification Programme....
Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station Commissioned
Fully commissioned the 750 MW Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station in March 2023, boosting national generation capacity by nearly 38%. The project cre...