Government has called for stronger coordination among stakeholders to advance Zambia’s nuclear power programme, describing it as key to meeting the country’s long-term energy needs and supporting the Grow Zambia Agenda.
Speaking during the closure of the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission Phase One, Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati said Zambia’s nuclear power ambitions would require sustained investment in technology, natural resources and human resource development.
Mr Mutati emphasized the need for close collaboration between the Ministries of Technology and Science and Energy, while International Atomic Energy Agency Team Leader John Haddad urged Zambia to strengthen coordination mechanisms, legal frameworks and regulatory systems to support nuclear development.
Meanwhile, Energy Minister Peter Kapala, in remarks delivered on his behalf by Director of Energy Mafayo Ziba, said recommendations from the IAEA mission would help guide the country’s next steps in developing its nuclear infrastructure
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Technology and Science, Republic of Zambia.
