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Zambia: REA Records 13,286 Subsidised Electricity Connections

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Zambia
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Zambia: REA Records 13,286 Subsidised Electricity Connections

The headline reports that Zambia’s Rural Electrification Authority (REA) recorded 13,286 subsidised electricity connections. The supplied article text provides no further details about the period, beneficiaries or programme.

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