Energy Expert urges government to reintroduce fuel subsidies
• Fuel has multiplier effects on the economy.• It drives the wheels of production.• High fuel prices affect the economy and household incomes. An Energy
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IDC refutes Dr. Chitala’s assertions
• Dr. Chitala twice accepted his appointment to the ZESCO Board by the IDC, contrary to his claims.• He served as ZESCO Board Chairman from
National black-out costs manufacturers K2 million loss
• Some companies utilized gen-sets, but were hit by no less than K50, 000 additional cost of production.• this counters efforts to meet national objectives•
CEC salutes dismissal of ZESCO and KCM Interim Injunction
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has welcomed the discharge by the Lusaka High Court of the interim injunction granted on 3rd June 2020 to ZESCO
Energy Expert hails possible talks between CEC, Zesco
An Energy Expert observes that Minister of Energy Mathew Nkhuwa is on firm ground to direct Zesco and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) to resume talks
Investigations into depletion of Zesco units to be concluded next week
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says investigations into complaints of unusual and unexplained depletion of Zesco prepaid electricity units have not yet been concluded. ERB
EAZ calls for Energy reforms
Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called for Energy reforms that will commercialize ZESCO’s activities and not turn it into an insurance company underwriting market
ZESCO records improved user online performance
The country’s power utility company says it has seen increased usage of its online services since the outbreak of the coronavirus as compared to before.
Suspended Inter-country power trade doom for Zambia.
An Energy Expert says despite the electricity deficit in the country, Zambia is unable to cut inter-country power trade because of outstanding Power Supply Agreements
Zesco currently experiencing 210 megawatts power deficit.
State owned power utility firm Zesco is only producing 290 megawatts of electricity on average instead of 500 megawatts due to reduced water levels. Money