Zambia: Government Cars Go Electric As Hichilema Restores Fuel Duty And Targets ERB Pricing

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 10, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Government Cars Go Electric As Hichilema Restores Fuel Duty And Targets ERB Pricing

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced the switch of government vehicles to electric and reinstated the fuel duty. He also set targets for ERB pricing to stabilize energy costs. These initiatives aim to modernize the official fleet and improve economic management in Zambia.

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