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- ILO
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Despite their significance, MSMEs face the triple challenge of low productivity, poor working conditions and high vulnerability to economic, political and environmental shocks. Women, young workers and entrepreneurs operating in the informal economy are particularly vulnerable and face additional constraints.
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- African Mining Market
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Open energy markets could be the answer to the energy deficit in Africa. However, South Africa’s experience in its transition towards an open market offers several learnings for others. These include taking a gradual approach to unbundling; the importance of strengthening grid access policies; and the need to boost infrastructure development.
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- Ecofin Agency
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The initiative forms part of President Hakainde Hichilema’s broader strategy to improve access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy, particularly in underserved communities. It follows a severe drought in 2024 that tested Zambia’s power grid, which remains heavily reliant on hydroelectric sources.
- Solar Panda
- Press Release
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- Africa.com
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The decision to establish five retail stores in Zambia – with a total of 20 planned within the next 2 – 3 years was driven by a comprehensive evaluation of market demand, business feasibility, expansion opportunities and strategic collaborations.
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- D+C
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From safer vaccines to better crops, solar energy is bringing tangible change to rural Zambia. Yet, costs remain a barrier to broader adoption across the country.
- Hillary Chanda, Chris Harty, Eugene Mohareb and Michael Peters
- Article
In sunny Zambia, fewer than 6% of rural people have access to electricity, leaving over 94% in darkness. Zambia could tap into solar power to light up its rural areas, but this potential has yet to be exploited.
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- Pumps Africa
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The first initiative is designed to provide reliable solar power to health centers. The second initiative focuses on promoting the growth of clean energy businesses. This project aims to connect energy entrepreneurs with technology developers and consumers, ensuring that communities gain access to high-quality renewable energy solutions.
- The World Bank
- Press Release
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- Xinhua
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Zambia’s power utility, Zesco Limited, signed agreements with 29 independent power producers on Tuesday to generate 332 megawatts of solar power, marking a significant step towards diversifying the country’s energy mix.
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Understanding the drivers of electricity access and willingness to pay for reliable electricity in African refugee settlements: Evidence from Zambia, Malawi, and Uganda
- Elsevier
- 2024
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- 2023