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Losing Kariba

…How the drought-depleted dam threatens the closure of Zambia's largest power plant for the first time in 48 years of service The imminent shutdown of...

China Commits to Boosting Zambia’s Energy Supply with 720 Megawatt Projects

During a recent press briefing, the Chinese government announced its commitment to help Zambia eliminate load-shedding by facilitating energy projects that will generate 720...

𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝟳%

Lake Kariba’s usable water for power generation has plummeted to 7.68%, according to the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA). The ZRA update for September 10 states...

Kazungula Cooperatives Get Solar Hammer Mills

Eight cooperatives and one church in Kazungula District have received one each of five solar-powered and four diesel-propelled hammer mills procured through the Citizens...

Chisamba 100MW Solar Project Advances – ZESCO

ZESCO Limited, through its subsidiary Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation, has advanced construction works for its 100MW solar power project in Chisamba. The project,...

Zambia Signs Agreements with Power China to Address Energy Crisis

President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday announced the signing of three key agreements between ZESCO and Power China. These agreements aim to tackle Zambia's energy deficit...

NCZ Distributes Fertilizer Ahead of Schedule as it Exceeds FISP Target

State-owned Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) has begun to distribute fertilizer for the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) ahead of schedule, Chief Executive Officer...

Chilenje Market Traders Pleased with New Power Generator Installation

Traders at Chilenje Market have welcomed the recent installation of a diesel power generator by Zesco, aimed at alleviating the impact of prolonged power...

Diesel Generators to be Installed at Key Markets This Week

Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba provided an update on the country's energy situation during a press briefing today. The Ministry of Energy announced that the...

Import Constraints Force ZESCO into Emergency Load Management

…as some households endure power loss for more than 24 hours ZESCO is pulling back more power from its remaining export portfolio to shore up...

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