Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:39:00 +0000 By CHIKUMBI KATEBE FIVE people have been electrocuted while over 30 suspects have been arrested for vandalizing Zesco facilities this year alone, Zesco spokesman Henry Kapata has revealed. Mr Kapata said 36 people were arrested this year in connection with vandalism while the company has recorded five electrocutions as a result of illegal trespass on Zesco properties across Zambia. Mr Kapata said several other suspects were currently appearing before the courts of law on numerous charges of vandalism. He said, about 10 people have already been convicted and were serving jail sentences of not less than 10 years for vandalizing Zesco power lines and equipment. He said just yesterday, four more people were arrested for vandalizing Zesco facilities in Kitwe. Meanwhile, Zesco has appealed for on-time maintenance to electricity equipment at the National Heroes and Levy Mwanawasa Stadiums following a successful uninterrupted power supply during hosting of the […]
