THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 24 licences, seven construction permits and inclusions to licences, representing an investment pledge of K1.1 billion towards energy service delivery and infrastructure development. In a statement, Tuesday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the approvals reflected sustained investor confidence in the country’s energy sector. “The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 24 licenses, seven construction permits and inclusions to licenses representing a total investment pledge of ZMW 1.1 billion (US$60 million) towards energy service delivery and infrastructure development across the electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum subsectors. The approvals granted at the ERB Licensing Committee meeting held on 16th March, 2026, reflect sustained investor confidence and the effectiveness of the Board’s regulatory...
