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About Us
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ZESCO Limited is a Zambian national power utility that is owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Its mandate is to supply electricity and energy solutions within Zambia and the Sub Saharan region.
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Sustainable Business Model
Integrating renewable resources and efficient operations to power the future.
Skilled Workforce
Our trained professionals possess the essential expertise and knowledge, driving enhanced efficiency and a commitment to excellence.
Integrity
We uphold fairness, accountability, and truthfulness in our actions. We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner.
Awesome Support
At the heart of our business, we prioritize exceptional support, recognizing it as fundamental to success, fostering trust, and nurturing loyalty.
What We Offer
ZESCO’s operations cut across the electricity value chain being generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. The Corporation owns and operates a number of hydropower stations with a combined power generating capacity of more than 2900 Megawatts.
Generation
The ZESCO Power Generation Directorate is responsible for overseeing and managing the generation of electricity within the organization. This crucial department focuses on the efficient production of power through various sources, such as hydroelectric.
Transmission
ZESCO operates as a vertically integrated business with a Transmission, Operations & Trade (TOT) Directorate overseeing transmission assets and functioning as a system operator for the Interconnected Power System (IPS).
Distribution
Distribution and Customer Services (D&CS) directorate is at the tail end of ZESCO’s vertically integrated value chain and spanning over 56,000kms countrywide. D&CS oversees the efficient distribution of power to various regions.
Planning & Projects
The Planning and Projects Directorate at ZESCO is tasked with spearheading the planning, development, and replacement of crucial infrastructure, ensuring that the necessary upgrades are strategically implemented for efficient operations.
Media Releases
Recent News
ZESCO Cushions Low-Income Communities from Electricity Deficit Impact
ZESCO allocates more electricity hours to low-income communities, supporting livelihoods and small businesses amidst Zambia’s hydroelectricity deficit.
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Eggichicken and Mwasemphangwe on the Brink of ‘Tasting’ Electricity
For the first time, Eggichicken and Mwasemphangwe will be connected to Zambia's national grid, marking a new era for these Eastern Province communities.
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ZAMBIA’S SOLAR FUTURE BRIGHTENS: IBZ INJECTS K66.5 MILLION INTO CHADIZA SOLAR INITIATIVE
Indo Zambia Bank invests K66.5 million in the Chadiza Solar Project, boosting ZESCO’s efforts to diversify Zambia’s energy mix and deliver clean, stable electricity to underserved communities.
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