ELECTRICITY is a core component of development in any country but sadly, Zambians in rural areas do not have adequate access to power. And it is a known fact as established by Zambia Statistics Agency that majority of Zambians are rural dwellers. In reality, this proves that majority of Zambians do not have access to electricity. We appreciate that Government in 2003 set up the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) with the primary purpose of providing electricity infrastructure biased towards rural communities. Although REA has made a positive change by concentrating on providing electricity to rural areas, much remains to be done – and new initiatives are thus welcome. Lack of electricity leads to a decline in the quality of life, and human technological progress is slowed. Electricity has shaped and made better people’s lives. People in rural areas largely use electricity to light up their homes. Electricity powers up domestic appliances such as stoves, fridges, […]
