ERB FINES 29 COMPANIES FOR LICENCE BREACHES

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Posted by admin on April 13, 2026 at 4:53 AM

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The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against 29 companies, including Uno Energies Zambia Limited and Zesco Limited, for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet statutory obligations.

ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said Uno Energies Zambia Limited was fined K180,000 for fuel contamination and failure to conduct mandatory quality checks, while Zesco Limited was fined K100,000 for failing to establish and maintain appropriate safety systems and standards.

Other penalties included Harvest Group of Companies Limited, fined K60,000 each for violations at its Tokyo Way and Buluwe Road sites in Lusaka, and Sany International (Zambia) Industrial Limited, fined K60,000 for constructing an electricity generation facility without a permit.

Kasumpa explained that the actions followed compliance audits and regulatory oversight aimed at ensuring adherence to operational standards under the Energy Regulation Act.

Additionally, eight companies were issued formal warnings for failing to submit self-audit reports by the February 27, 2025 deadline. These include Chingases Company Limited, Exclusive Brands Africa, Oryx Energies (Z) Limited, Falcon Gas (Z) Limited, Lake Gas (Z) Limited, Gastec Trading & Supply Limited, Rubis Energy (Z) Limited, and Minegages Company (Z) Limited.

Fifteen companies also settled outstanding statutory fees amounting to K366,507.25, covering licence fees, strategic reserve fund fees, and fuel marking fees.

Kasumpa stressed that ERB remains committed to strict compliance, consumer protection, and safety in the energy sector. “These enforcement actions underscore the ERB’s determination to ensure that all licensed entities comply with their licence conditions and operate within the framework of the Energy Regulation Act,” she said.