Government has applauded Simba New Materials Technology Company Limited of Jiangsu Province in China for donating solar mini-grid equipment worth US$350, 000 to Kaumbwe Constituency of Petauke district in Eastern province.<\/p>\n
Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Ephraim Munshifwa noted that the donation marks an important milestone in complementing government efforts to enhance access to clean, reliable and sustainable energy services across the country, especially in rural areas and underserved communities.<\/p>\n
Prof. Munshifwa acknowledged that the donation demonstrates the importance of partnerships in accelerating Zambia\u2019s energy access agenda and promoting sustainable development.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder phase one of this initiative, the systems will be distributed, installed and commissioned at selected learning and health institutions within Kaumbwe Constituency, specifically nine government schools and five rural health centres,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, former Kaumbwe Constituency Member of Parliament Aaron Mwanza, led a delegation to market Zambia at the Challenges and Opportunities in the Energy sector conference to Chinese enterprises. It was through this platform that the former lawmaker lobbied for electrification of public institutions in Kaumbwe Constituency, which has resulted in the donation of the solar mini-grid equipment by a Chinese firm.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Simba New Materials Technology Company Limited Chairperson Daisy Xun said the total investment of the overall project is estimated at around US$350,000, adding that upon completion of the project, the initiative will resolve long-standing power shortage in remote local areas, thereby ensuring high-quality development of rural education and health services through clean, green energy.<\/p>\n
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