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DECEMBER 20, 2025
NEWLY COMMISSIONED MAAMBA IMMIGRATION OFFICE SET TO BOOST PUBLIC SERVICES AND SUPPORT ZAMBIA’S ENERGY FUTURE
Decentralised services expected to boost efficiency, investment and local access
Maamba, Zambia — Maamba Energy officially hands over a newly built office to the Department of Immigration in Maamba that will benefit the energy sector and the local community by bringing essential public services closer to the people.
The new office will reduce travel distances, cut processing delays, and simplify immigration procedures for residents of Maamba and surrounding areas, while also supporting employees and international experts working on Maamba Energy’s existing operations, the 300MW Phase II expansion project and the 100MW solar power plant.
Officiating at the event, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Hon. Jack Mwiimbu said the development reflects government’s push to take services closer to communities while supporting business growth.
“This office is part of our broader effort to decentralise and modernise immigration services. By reducing turnaround times and bringing services closer to businesses and communities, we are creating a secure and business-friendly environment that supports investment, skills transfer, and development,” Hon. Mwiimbu said.
Maamba Energy Chief Executive Officer Lt. Col Cyrus Minwalla (Retd) said the facility will play a key role in supporting collaboration with international partners as the company expands its energy footprint.
“Having immigration services on site will make a real difference. It allows our employees and international partners to focus on delivering projects efficiently, while supporting Zambia’s energy security and our shift toward cleaner, more efficient technologies,” explained Lt. Col Minwalla (Retd).
The Director General of Immigration, Dr Japhet M. Lishomwa described the Maamba office as a practical step toward stronger migration management and improved service delivery.
“This is not just about opening a building. It is about improving how we manage lawful movement, strengthening security, and supporting economic activities such as investment, trade, and tourism,” said Dr Lishomwa.
The commissioning also highlights the growing partnership between government and the private sector, with Maamba Energy funding the construction and refurbishment of the facility. With the new office in place, Maamba strengthens its position not only as an energy hub, but as a location that is open and ready for international collaboration.
As Maamba Energy moves ahead with plans to expand power generation and invest in renewables, the presence of local immigration services is expected to help speed up project delivery and support a more secure and sustainable energy future for Zambia.
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About Maamba Energy Ltd
Maamba Energy Limited (MEL), in Sinazongwe District in Southern Province, is Zambia’s largest coal mine and is also one of the nation’s biggest Independent Power Producers (IPPs) operating Zambia’s largest coal-fired Thermal Power Plant (TPP).
The company operates a 300 MW (2 X 150 MW units) modern, eco-friendly power plant – the only one of its kind in Zambia – with the capacity to supply 8 percent of the country’s current installed electricity generation capacity.
It is owned 65 percent by Nava Bharat Singapore Pte and 35 percent by ZCCM-IH, with capital outlay of US$919 million for the integrated project.
The plant provides diversity in the nation’s energy mix and contributes to the nation’s base load electricity demand with high-availability factor that is independent of climate change, thereby augmenting energy security of Zambia.
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