President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow July 5th 2024, expected in Namwala District in Southern province to commission the 0.5 megawatts Muchila smart village solar power plant project.

The plant which has been installed by Huawei technologies Zambia is providing power to Muchila combined school, the rural health centre and surrounding communities. 

Namwala Town Council Chairperson, Able Moonga, has confirmed the President’s visit to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS). 

Mr Moonga added that the project has also enhanced communication connectivity with the erection of a communication tower within the community.

He further thanked Huawei technologies for the support aimed at digitalizing rural areas through installation of alternative sources of energy and provision of advanced ICT equipment.