Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against twenty-nine (29) companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet their statutory obligations.
The actions follow comprehensive compliance audits and regulatory oversight aimed at ensuring adherence to the operational standards prescribed under the Energy Regulation Act.
In a statement signed by Namukolo Kasumpa (Mrs.), Manager for Public Relations at ERB, it was stated that Uno Energies Zambia Limited was fined K180,000 for fuel contamination and failure to conduct mandatory quality checks. ZESCO Limited was fined K100,000 for failure to establish and maintain appropriate safety systems and standards.
Harvest Group of Companies Limited was fined K60,000 each for construction-related violations at its Tokyo Way and Bulwe Road sites. Additionally, Sany International (Zambia) Industrial Limited was fined K60,000 for constructing an electricity generation facility without the required construction permit.
Eight (8) companies were each issued formal warnings for failure to comply with an ERB directive dated 27th February 2025, which required the submission of a self-audit report within the prescribed timeframe. These companies are: Chingases Company Limited, Exclusive Brands Africa, Oryx Energies (Z) Limited, Falcon Gas (Z) Limited, Lake Gas (Z) Limited, Gastec Trading & Supply Limited, Rubis Energy (Z) Limited, and Minegases Company (Z) Limited.
Furthermore, fifteen (15) companies settled outstanding statutory fees, including Licence Fees, Strategic Reserve Fund Fees, and Fuel Marking Fees, amounting to K366,507.25, following debt collection enforcement measures. The companies involved are:
- JMKY Trading and Transport Limited (K89,229.81)
- Douse Petroleum Limited (K77,378.97)
- Hesouth Technology Services Limited (K51,279.12)
- G.U.D Filters Zambia Limited (K30,288.35)
- Luapula Oils Limited (K26,526.88)
- RGPM Chemicals (Zambia) Limited (K21,534.02)
- Bridge Energy Limited (K18,257.27)
- Mpishi Energy Limited (K14,640.00)
- Finecop Enterprises Limited (K13,279.65)
- Oil Save Investment Limited (K8,183.60)
- Sanrup Investment Limited (K6,833.40)
- Martch Enterprise Limited (K3,424.57)
- Nat-Group Energy Solutions Limited (K2,553.38)
- Widenenergy Africa Limited (K1,849.50)
- Yougo Limited (K1,227.73)
The ERB emphasized its commitment to ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting consumer interests, and promoting safety and efficiency within the energy sector. These enforcement actions highlight the ERB’s determination to ensure that all licensed entities comply with their licence conditions and operate within the framework of the Energy Regulation Act.
The regulator further stated that it will continue to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement activities to enhance compliance across the energy sector.
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