REA SPENDS $8.7M ELECTRIFYING CHIEF NTAMBU’S CHIEFDOM

…Beneficiaries include Luwi mission hospital, health centres, schools, palaces etcIN November 26,                                                                                                                                                  Government commenced the construction of its first ever mini-hydro power station which was to be implemented by the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) at a cost of $8.7 million.Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony held on November 26, 2016 in Mwinilunga, Vice President Inonge Wina said the Kasanjiku project was an important project REA was undertaking as it was a flagship of the government’s effort to increase access to electricity in rural areas from the current 3.7 percent to 50  percent by 2030.Ms Wina said Government was keen on developing rural Zambia because it believes that’s where development should be concentrated. “We are hopeful that once a rural community is electrified, people set up businesses such as salons, restaurants and will also provide information and communication technology services” she said.The construction of this project has been completed and awaits official handover. A number of […]