Zambia signs $2 billion solar power energy deal with UAE

Zambia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to invest $2 billion in the construction of solar power plants in Zambia, which will more than double the nation's current generation capacity.

Zambia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to invest $2 billion in the construction of solar power plants in Zambia, which will more than double the nation's current generation capacity.

ZESCO Limited has signed an additional 80 MW power supply contract with Nampower of Namibia.

ZESCO has terminated the contract of managing director Victor Mundende replacing him with Victor Mapani.