Zambia’s Minister for Energy, Mr. Makozo Chikote, has appointed a new nine‑member Board of Directors for the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) for the next three years.
The appointment is in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under Section 7(1) of the Rural Electrification Act No. 5 of 2023.
The new REA Board will be chaired by Mr. Charles Matomola Mboma, Executive Director of Energy Line Limited. The other members are- Mr. Roy Chihinga (Director, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development,) Mrs. Ozirior S. Chaila (Chief Planner, Ministry of Energy), Mr. John Musantu (Consultant), Mr. Joseph Mwiinga (Chief Engineer, Road Development Agency), Ms. Brenda Sikaceya Muwaika (Citizen), Ms. Claire K. Limbwambwa (Chief Executive Officer, Pangani Mineral Resources), Ms. Gladys Z. Kristafor (Director, Time Investment Limited), Ms. Bubala Chibbonta (Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Ministry of Justice).
The Minister congratulated the newly appointed Board members and expressed confidence that their diverse experience, technical expertise, and commitment will significantly enhance REA’s operations and help accelerate rural electrification across the country.
Mr. Chikote further reiterated the Government’s commitment to expanding access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy as a key driver of socio‑economic development in rural parts of Zambia.
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