he Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has completed and commissioned 17 projects connecting 62 residential, commercial and institutional entities to the national electricity grid in Central Province.
REA Senior Community Development Officer, Vijue Moonga, told the media that the projects have been implemented in Kapiri Mposhi, Mumbwa, Shibuyunji, Mkushi, Serenje and Chibombo Districts.
Mr Moonga said the power projects are in line with the government’s policy of ensuring universal electricity coverage by 2030.
“Our target is to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. Every corner of Zambia will be electrified by 2030,” Mr Moonga said.
He said more projects are being undertaken in Chibombo and Chisamba Districts.
Mr Moonga said REA will continue connecting rural parts of the country to the national electricity grid to uplift the living standards of the citizens.
“As REA, we will not leave anyone behind in fulfilling our mandate of taking electricity to all parts of the country,” Mr Moonga said.
He said the reduction of electricity connection fees from K4, 800 to K300 by the government for people living in rural and peri-urban areas, is a clear indication of its commitment to connect more people to the national electricity grid.
Mr Moonga further noted that the authority is optimistic that the anticipated high demand for electricity will be effectively met following the implementation of power generation projects across the country.
