Zambia Expands Solar Access

Zambia launched four new solar minigrids in Kapiri Mposhi by the Rural Electrification Authority. The installations provide electricity to more than 2,600 households, schools, health centers, and small businesses. The project supports government plans to deploy 1,000 minigrids nationwide, with 55 sites completed so far. Acting CEO Alex Mbumba said reliable solar power is improving livelihoods, including enabling dairy farmers to process and store milk efficiently.