Kanona Power Company To Establish Solar And Coal Energy Plants In Mukuni

By Esnart Siloka

Mukuni Chiefdom is once again becoming a center of investment following a proposal by Kanona Power Company Limited to establish two major power generation projects: a 300-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant and a 150MW solar power plant.

The coal project will occupy more than 200 hectares of land located behind the Mukuni Substation, while the solar plant will be set up on 67 hectares of land across the road from the same substation.

During a public consultative meeting held at Simukale Royal Shrine, Kazungula Town Council Secretary Lubinda Mwala represented by Director of Planning, Martin Munyinda expressed the local authority's full support for the project.

Project Consultant Maxwell Chibanga explained that the project will require the construction of a 5.5-kilometre railway line to facilitate the transportation of raw materials such as coal from Zimbabwe, as well as a 9.5-kilometre water pipeline from the Zambezi River to the project site.

Mr. Chibanga outlined several benefits of the project, including job creation for skilled, semi-skilled, and casual workers, with a strong emphasis on gender sensitivity.

Meanwhile, Chiefdom Prime Minister Patrick Malake, who officiated at the event, reiterated his call for honesty from developers during the implementation process.

Mr. Malake also warned subordinate authorities against selfishness, particularly regarding the employment of local people.

A ward official, McMillan Mukwamandi, raised concerns about the welfare of animals in the area, particularly grazing land and access to water, appealing to the developers to ensure adequate alternative grazing areas and water resources for livestock.

The projects are set for May 2026. 

Source: Kanona Power Company To Establish Solar And Coal Energy Plants In Mukuni (14/11/2025)