Zambia’s Energy Minister, Hon. Makozo Chikote, has dissolved the Board of Directors of the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) with immediate effect.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Minister Chikote expressed his appreciation to the outgoing board members for their service during their tenure.
The minister’s decision is in accordance with the provisions of the Rural Electrification Act No. 5 of 2023.
The Rural Electrification Authority was originally established under Act No. 20 of 2003, which has since been repealed and replaced by Act No. 5 of 2023. The Authority serves as a special purpose vehicle to increase access to electricity in rural areas.
To reach its target beneficiaries, the Authority employs five main electrification options: grid extension, biomass, wind, solar energy, and mini-hydro.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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