Power map of Zambia showing southern and central provinces

Zambia turns to independent power producers to stem shortages


Issue 509 - 02 Jul 2024 - By Chiwoyu Sinyangwe | 4 minute read

Faced by a severe drought which has seen water levels fall dramatically at its hydroelectric power plants, Zambia is hoping to revive abandoned private sector-led power projects and speed up work on an interconnector with Tanzania.

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