THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 29 licence applications and five construction permits valued at K2.45 billion, stating that this reflects continued investor confidence in Zambia’s energy sector. The five construction permits comprise a solar power plant in Choma District, three petroleum retail service stations and a fuel depot in Barlastone, Lusaka. In a statement, Thursday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa disclosed that the 29 licences and five permits were approved on February 13, 2026 across three energy sub-sectors. “The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 29 licence applications and five construction permits across the Petroleum, Electricity and Renewable Energy sub-sectors, representing a total investment commitment of ZMW 2.45 billion (US$130 million). The approvals, granted by the Board’s...