The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has honoured President Hakainde Hichilema for his commitment to renewable energy and reforms in the energy sector amid the effects of climate change.
Speaking during the 69th Annual General Meeting in Livingstone, EIZ President Wesley Kaluba commended President Hichilema for policy reforms that have opened up the energy sector to multiple independent power producers, reducing reliance on ZESCO, particularly following the 2023–2024 drought.
Mr Kaluba also praised the Head of State for becoming the first Zambian president to officiate at an EIZ Annual General Meeting since the institution’s establishment.
“As the EIZ, we are grateful that you have found time to be with us, even amid personal bereavement. In the 70 years of our existence, you are the first president to grace our AGM, which demonstrates the importance your government attaches to the engineering profession,” he said.
He noted that EIZ membership has grown to over 100,000, positioning the institution as a key driver of development, given the critical role engineering plays across all sectors of the economy.
Mr Kaluba further commended the president for approving the charging of rates for engineers, saying the move would enhance professionalism and promote the timely delivery of projects.
He also lauded President Hichilema for appointing seven engineers to Cabinet, describing the move as a clear indication of the government’s recognition of the profession’s importance in national development and policy implementation.
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