Rural Electrification Authority

𝐑𝐄𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐘- 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 (𝟖𝟓) 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐊𝟒𝟔𝟑 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐙𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎

Government through the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has officially handed over eighty five (85 )completed grid extension projects valued at over K463 million to Zesco Limited for operation and maintenance.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Patrick Kangwa, represented by Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Administration, Dr. Oliver Kalabo, said the projects demonstrate Government’s commitment to expanding electricity access and improving livelihoods across the country.

Dr. Kalabo said the investments are not merely about infrastructure but about transforming lives by stimulating economic growth, improving healthcare, education services and supporting productive activities in rural communities.

REA Board Chairperson Eng. Charles Mboma said the projects are expected to facilitate approximately 15,232 initial electricity connections.

He noted that the completed infrastructure will now form part of ZESCO’s asset base, ensuring sustainable management of the facilities while unlocking opportunities for economic growth, improved public services and enhanced productivity.

And speaking on behalf of ZESCO Managing Director Eng. Justin Loongo, Director of Projects and Planning Eng. Francis Namakanda said the handover demonstrates effective government to government collaboration in extending electricity services to rural and underserved communities.

Eng. Namakanda said ZESCO is committed to integrating the assets into the national network and providing safe, reliable and sustainable electricity services while encouraging communities to safeguard the infrastructure against vandalism and illegal connections.

The ceremony was also attended by officials from the Presidential Delivery Unit Zambia, the Ministry of Energy Zambia, as well as REA and ZESCO staff and Senior Management.

Rest in Peace, Nkhosi Ya Ma Nkhosi!

REA joins the Ngoni Royal Establishment and the nation in mourning the passing of His Royal Highness Paramount Chief Mpezeni.

Paramount Chief Mpezeni will be remembered for his distinguished leadership, dedication to the welfare of his people, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the Ngoni people.

Happy New Week!

As Africa rises, so do its people, communities, and possibilities. Happy African Freedom Day.

𝐊𝟒,𝟖𝟒𝟔 𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝟑𝟎𝟎?
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬.

Almost 70,000 have already taken advantage of the electricity connection subsidy programme, with applications continuing to grow across the country.

Don’t be left behind. Apply today and connect your home or business for only K300 in eligible areas.




Ministry of Energy Zambia
Presidential Delivery Unit Zambia
Zesco Limited

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘

This afternoon, the REA team joined the Makosa family and loved ones in laying to rest our brother, friend & colleague, Niza Makosa.

A humble, hardworking & dependable team player whose calm presence and kindness touched many of us in ways words cannot fully explain.

People often say good things when someone passes on, but for Niza, this was truly who he was. Quietly dedicated. Respectful. Genuine. Always willing to help.

The office will not be the same without him.

Rest in eternal glory, Niza. You will be deeply missed.

BURIAL PROGRAMME FOR THE LATE MR. NIZA MAKOSA

HAPPY SUNDAY!

Government has commissioned the Watopa Grid Intensification Project in Kabompo and Lukulu Districts, with Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma representing Vice-President Dr. W.K Mutale-Nalumango at the ceremony.

The project, implemented by REA, is bringing electricity to key public institutions including Kaluwawa Secondary School, Watopa and Kamisamba Rural Health Centres, the local market, Chief Kangombe’s Palace, and surrounding communities.

Completed at an estimated cost of K5.3 million, the project involved the construction of over 2 kilometres of 33kV line and more than 11 kilometres of distribution network, with over 200 households and businesses immediately eligible for connection under the K300 subsidy programme.

This development contributes to Government’s ambitious drive to deliver over 115,000 new electricity connections this year, as Zambia progresses towards universal access to electricity by 2030.

Ministry of Energy Zambia
Ministry of Defence

Remembering Mr. Niza Makosa. MHSRIP

Ba North Western Province, tuli munchende!

Our Board of Directors is in North-Western Province ahead of the commissioning of the Watopa Grid Development Project this Saturday, 9th May 2026.

Today, we paid a courtesy call on Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Luckson Mulumbi, who praised REA’s strong performance in the province, acknowledging the successful completion of 17 out of 25 grid development projects.

He described REA as a revolutionary institution that has transformed North-Western Province through the life-changing power of electricity.

Mr. Mulumbi noted that electricity has greatly improved the quality of life in communities and commended REA for reaching far-flung areas through innovative projects such as Solar for Health and Solar for Chiefs.

North-Western Province is special to us. From the groundbreaking Kasanjiku Mini Hydro Power Station to the Mpidi Solar Mini Grid Project, REA continues to deliver solutions that change lives.

Since 2023, here’s what we’ve delivered in the province:

✔️ 1 Solar Mini Grid
✔️ 1 Mini Hydro Power Station
✔️ 17 Grid Development Projects
✔️ Solar for Health Projects benefiting 16 rural health centres
✔️ Solar for Chiefs Projects benefiting 6 chiefs’ palaces
✔️ 3 Bio digesters for boarding schools

We are proud to be driving development, improving lives, and ensuring no community is left behind.

NORTH-WEST ALERT. TUNE IN.