Maamba Thermal Power Plant

The Maamba Thermal Power Plant is the largest coal-fired power station in Zambia, located in the Sinazongwe District of the Southern Province. The facility is a joint venture between Nava Bharat Ventures of India and Zambia’s ZCCM-IH, and it was officially commissioned in 2016. With an installed capacity of 300 megawatts from two 150 MW units, it plays a critical role in diversifying Zambia's energy mix, which has historically been over-reliant on hydropower. The plant utilizes low-grade coal from the adjacent Maamba collieries, ensuring a cost-effective fuel supply and promoting local value addition. It employs modern circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) technology, which gives higher efficiency and lower environmental impact compared to traditional coal plants. During periods of drought, the Maamba plant is vital for mitigating power shortages caused by falling water levels in major dams. The project involved an investment of over $800 million and is a cornerstone of the regional economy.

Nearby cities

Livingstone

Livingstone is a historic colonial city and tourism center for the Victoria Falls.

Mazabuka

Mazabuka is known as the 'Sweetest Town' in Zambia due to its massive sugar cane plantations.

Choma

Choma serves as the provincial capital of the Southern Province and an agricultural center.

Monze

Monze is a significant agricultural town in the Southern Province, named after a local chief.

Kalomo

Kalomo was the first administrative center of Northern Rhodesia before the capital was moved to Livingstone.

Siavonga

Siavonga is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba, known as a popular tourist destination.

Maamba

Maamba is a coal-mining town in the Southern Province, home to Zambia's largest coal mine.

Sinazongwe

Sinazongwe is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba in the Southern Province, mainly focused on fishing.

Lake Kariba

The world's largest man-made lake, a paradise for anglers, houseboat vacationers, and sunset lovers.

Blue Lagoon National Park

A small, water-rich paradise in the Kafue Flats, famous for its incredible birdlife and swamp-dwelling antelopes.

History & landmarks

Royal Livingstone Hotel

A luxurious five-star hotel on the banks of the Zambezi, just steps away from the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic hydroelectric power station at the falls that generates electricity for the region.

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport

The international airport in Livingstone that serves as a gateway to the famous Victoria Falls.

Lochinvar National Park

A birdwatcher's paradise on the Kafue Flats, famous for thousands of waterbirds and the unique Kafue lechwe antelope.

Kariba Dam Wall

A massive engineering structure between Zambia and Zimbabwe that controls the flow of the Zambezi River.

Nature

Ngonye Falls

Powerful falls on the Zambezi River in western Zambia, noted for their width and scenic beauty.

More places

Mamba Coal Mine

The most important and largest coal mine in Zambia, located in the south of the country.

Kalomo Administrator's House

The residence of the colonial administrator when Kalomo was the capital of North-Western Rhodesia.

Kafue Escarpment

The edge that separates the Kafue Valley from the central plateau.

Sebanzi Hill Iron Age Site

An archaeological site on the edge of the Kafue Flats that shows continuous occupation for centuries.

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Mukuni Village

A historic village of the Leya people, established before the arrival of European explorers.

Maramba Fort

An early colonial police outpost in Livingstone, playing a role in the establishment of Northern Rhodesia.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station near the famous Victoria Falls.

Livingstone Railway Station

A historic railway station that played a vital role in Northern Rhodesia's early transport network.