Zambia’s Energy Forum Signals Bold Investment Shift

LUSAKA — Zambia’s capital played host to the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, where President Hakainde Hichilema called for a transformative wave of investment across the continent’s energy sector. Speaking to a packed hall of policymakers, financiers, and innovators, Hichilema emphasized that reliable electricity is the backbone of Africa’s industrial and social development.

The forum spotlighted Zambia’s ambition to become a regional energy hub, with discussions centered on scaling power generation, reforming regulatory frameworks, and attracting private capital. Delegates explored opportunities in renewables, grid expansion, and cross-border interconnectors—critical for powering mines, agribusinesses, and rural communities.

The event underscored a continental pivot from fragmented energy access to integrated systems capable of driving industrialization and climate resilience. Zambia’s leadership in convening this dialogue reflects its strategic role in shaping Africa’s energy future.