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Zambia Courts Investors to Tackle Power Deficit

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  • Government targets 1,000MW of new solar capacity through private investment
  • Policy incentives and debt restructuring draw fresh capital into energy sector

Lusaka, Zambia – Zambia’s Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has urged investors to take advantage of the country’s incentive framework and policy environment to invest in power generation, as the government battles a widening energy gap that is hampering economic growth.

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