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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.
Pioneering innovative solutions to stay at the forefront of the evolving energy market.
Integrating renewable resources and efficient operations to power the future.
Our trained professionals possess the essential expertise and knowledge, driving enhanced efficiency and a commitment to excellence.
We uphold fairness, accountability, and truthfulness in our actions. We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner.
At the heart of our business, we prioritize exceptional support, recognizing it as fundamental to success, fostering trust, and nurturing loyalty.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Recent News
Zambia’s renewable energy ambitions took a major step forward today with the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) between ZESCO Limited and 29
Read MoreZESCO Managing Director Eng. Justin Loongo has expressed satisfaction at the progress made on the second phase of the Thermal Power Plant at Maamba Energy Limited in Siavonga District of Southern Province.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of ZESCO Limited (ZESCO), in conjunction with the Industrial Development Corporation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Engineer Justin C. Loongo as ZESCO Managing Director effective 7 February 2025.