Zambia is planning a $100 million power transmission line connecting its grid directly to Tanzania, marking the first electricity interconnection between the two countries. The project is being led by private energy firm Kanona Power and reflects a growing role for private capital in Africa’s power infrastructure. Once completed, the line is expected to strengthen cross-border electricity trade and deepen regional energy cooperation.
The transmission link is designed to support Zambia’s mining sector, one of the country’s largest electricity consumers, while easing pressure on the national grid. By enabling power imports and exports between Zambia and Tanzania, the project will help manage shortages, improve grid stability and enhance energy security for both economies.
Construction is expected to take about one year. The initiative aligns with broader regional efforts to build interconnected power systems across Southern and Eastern Africa, allowing countries to pool resources, balance supply shocks and support long-term economic growth.
