Strengthening the electricity distribution network in Zambia

ongoing

The project is located in four provinces that fall within ZESCO’s southern region. The region, which represents half of the country's surface area and half of its population, was neglected by the electrification policy until now: access rate to electricity is only 10% on average, with a range oscillating between 4% and 17% depending on the provinces.In this context, the project aims at improving the performance of the energy grid and network, and at increasing access to electricity for populations, small business and public institutions (health centres, schools, etc.).One of the project components will be dedicated to extending the supply and transmission grid which covers the last 30 metres separating the grid from the final consumer, as well as the electric meter (all rolled out meters will be prepaid).