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President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize Zambia’s energy landscape and provide electricity to communities living off the national grid. He unveiled that plan during a virtual address to the Global Leadership Council of the Rockefeller Foundation,
President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize Zambia’s energy landscape and provide electricity to communities living off the national grid. He unveiled that plan during a virtual address to the Global Leadership Council of the Rockefeller Foundation,
This transformative initiative aims to bring essential services, economic opportunities, and improved living conditions to underserved regions across the country, the Zambian President said. He expressed his commitment to improving the lives of Zambians through enhanced access to electricity. He unveiled the groundbreaking plan to deploy approximately 1,500 mini-grids throughout the nation. This will be a significant step toward achieving energy independence and bridging the energy access gap that has plagued many communities for far too long.
The mini-grids will not only bring power to remote regions but will also be run as businesses, offering local communities opportunities to increase income and access improved health services, among a host of other benefits. This endeavor has been made possible through collaboration and support from The Rockefeller Foundation and the ‘Sustainable Energy for All’ team.
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President Hichilema expressed gratitude for their partnership and encouraged more partners to join this life-changing initiative. As this project gains momentum, it is expected that additional organizations and stakeholders will come forward to contribute to its success.
