LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – To improve the penetration of electric vehicles in Zambia and reduce carbon emissions, the government has implored the automobile manufacturing industry to invest in infrastructure that supports electric automobiles (EMVs) as the country plans to transition to this new automotive innovation.
By Alfonso Kasongo
However, Zambia’s shift to electric automobiles (EMVs) remains slow due to inadequate infrastructure, such as charging ports, among other challenges.
Speaking at the launch of the Volkswagen (VW) showroom in Lusaka, the country’s Minister of Transport and Communication, Frank Tayali, emphasized that adequate infrastructure and a trained workforce are key to enhancing Zambia’s transition to electric vehicles.
“The country is at a pivotal moment in the motor vehicle industry, and as a government, we recognize the crucial role the industry plays in the social and economic development of the country,” the minister stated.
“As we transition to EMVs, we need to ensure our workforce is adequately prepared to support this. CFAO, a business partner to Volkswagen, should take the lead in ensuring that mechanics acquire advanced skills to support the transition,” the minister added.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen Country Delegate Dino Bianchi said Volkswagen has made significant progress in embracing the revolutionary transformation in the motor vehicle industry.
Bianchi commended the government for creating an enabling environment, adding that the launch of the VW showroom reflects the company’s commitment to offering the best products in the Zambian market.
Volkswagen remains one of the most established and reputable automobile brands globally, making Zambia an important market for VW.
