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The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has reportedly approved 259 development projects valued at over US$834 million, reinforcing its commitment to driving economic growth while safeguarding environmental sustainability.
ZEMA Board Chairperson, Professor Lovejoy Malambo, announced the development in a statement issued in Lusaka on Monday.
He said the approvals were granted during the April and May 2025 sittings of the Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) of the Board of Directors.
The approved projects span key sectors, including 138 in Mining and Mineral Processing, 43 in Energy, 39 in Infrastructure Development, and 31 in Manufacturing and Processing.
Among the notable projects is the construction of an ultra-modern Kasumbalesa Border Post in Chililabombwe District, valued at over $140 million.
“The border post is envisaged to enhance trade facilitation, reduce congestion, and improve cross-border trade efficiency between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),” Malambo said.
He also highlighted the approval of a 200MW solar plant to be constructed and operated in Serenje District by Swarna Solar Limited.
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The $61 million project is expected to contribute significantly to Zambia’s sustainable energy goals.
In addition, ZEMA approved the establishment of an animal viral vaccine production plant at the Central Veterinary Research Institute in Balmoral, Lusaka.
Valued at over $19 million, the facility aims to locally produce vaccines for various animal diseases.
“ZEMA remains resolute in its mandate to promote the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources,” Malambo stated.
He assured the public of the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting the environment from pollution and ensuring compliance with the Environmental Management Act and its regulations.
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