Zambian Government is looking to alternative energy sources
Energy and Water Development Minister Kenneth Konga has advised potential investors wishing to grow Jathropha and other energy producing crops to work closely with the Energy Regulation Board (ERB).
Mr. Konga say this is because government needs to have adequate information on quantities of energy to be produced from such initiatives.
The minister noted that Zambia is endowed with abundant energy alternatives other than hydro-electrical power. He was speaking when he paid a courtesy call on North Western Province Minister Kenneth Chipungu.
Mr. Konga said government is approaching and expanding the energy industry with a “Bird eye view” in a bid to bring onboard all the stakeholders. The minister stated that this is why government revised the Energy Policy to make it all-inclusive.
And North Western Province Minister Kenneth Chipungu called on investors to invest in the province in sectors such as the hospitality industry.
Mr. Chipungu said the province is endowed with abundant tourist potential which has largely remained untapped.
