The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is participating at the Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) 2025, taking place from 10–12 September at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme “𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘡𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢.”
EFFA is a top platform for dialogue and collaboration on energy. It brings together global industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore solutions to the continent’s energy challenges while unlocking new investment opportunities.
The Forum was officially opened by President Hakainde Hichilema, who also toured the exhibition stands. He was accompanied by Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms. Bogolo Kenewendo.
IDC is showcasing both its existing and pipeline projects in the energy sector, with a strong focus on diversifying Zambia’s energy mix to help address the ongoing power deficit. Currently, IDC holds investments in two solar plants located in the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone — Bangweulu Power Company and Ngonye Power Company — which together generate 88MWp.
In addition, IDC has advanced plans with its partner, Solarcentury, to develop a 67MWp solar plant in Chisamba, alongside several other pipeline projects aimed at strengthening Zambia’s renewable energy landscape.
