The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against 29 companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet regulatory requirements.
The action follows compliance audits conducted to ensure that companies in the energy sector adhere to standards set under the Energy Regulation Act.
Among the affected companies is ZESCO Limited, which has been fined K100,000 for failing to establish and maintain appropriate safety systems.
Uno Energies Zambia Limited was fined K180,000 for fuel contamination and failure to conduct mandatory quality checks.
Harvest Group of Companies Limited was also penalised, with its Tokyo Way and Buluwe Road sites each fined K60,000 for construction-related violations.
Sany International (Zambia) Industrial Limited was fined K60,000 for constructing an electricity generation facility without the required permit.
In addition, eight companies were issued formal warnings for failing to comply with an ERB directive issued in February 2025, which required the submission of self-audit reports within a specified timeframe.
According to ERB Public Relations Manager Nyere Kasumpa, the companies warned are Chingases Company Limited, Exclusive Brands Africa, Oryx Energies Zambia Limited, Falcon Gas Zambia Limited, Lake Gas Zambia Limited, Gastec Trading and Supply Limited, Rubis Energy Zambia Limited and Minegases Company Zambia Limited.
“Companies that choose to ignore licence conditions risk facing strict penalties as the Board remains committed to protecting consumers and ensuring safety in the energy sector,” Kasumpa stated.
Meanwhile, 15 companies settled outstanding statutory fees amounting to K366,507.25 after enforcement action was taken against them.
The ERB said the enforcement measures are aimed at promoting compliance, protecting consumers and ensuring safety and efficiency in the energy sector.
