THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 32 licences, 16 construction permits and various amendments to licences, recording a total investment pledge of K4.5 billion towards energy service delivery and infrastructure development. Speaking during a media engagement, Thursday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the approvals cover the electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum subsectors. “The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 32 licences, 16 construction permits and various amendments to licences, recording a total investment pledge of ZMW 4.5 billion (US$253 million) towards energy service delivery and infrastructure development. The approvals cover electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum subsectors, reflecting broad-based growth across the energy value chain. The approvals were granted following a meeting of the ERB Licensing...