HH Confirms Commitment To Green Energy In Southern Africa

In an effort to further harness the substantial potential offered by the worldwide green energy revolution, President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the significance of regional collaboration, particularly with South Africa, during a meeting at State House with Dr. Naledi Pandor, the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

President Hichilema expressed his concerns that, if the opportunity to cooperate on clean energy and electric vehicle technologies is not seized promptly, countries within the region might forfeit a valuable opportunity to significantly boost their economies and enhance the well-being of their citizens.

Given the ample availability of crucial minerals necessary for these clean energy technologies, Africa finds itself in a distinctive position to take the partake in the green energy revolution with Zambia leading the charge.

By promoting value addition through mineral beneficiation, local manufacturing, and agro-processing, African nations can maximise the advantages offered by this prospect.

The president accentuated the importance of forming robust partnerships with nations such as South Africa, recognising that such collaboration on this initiative could enhance the region's influence in trading with larger economies, including Europe and China.

The visit of South African Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor to Zambia was centred on discussions pertaining to the inaugural session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between Zambia and South Africa.

This BNC aims to reinforce bilateral and trade relations between the two nations and will play a pivotal role in strengthening the longstanding bonds that exist between Zambia and South Africa.