Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:37:35 +0000 MINISTER of Energy David Mabumba has denied allegations by former Minister of National Development Planning Lucky Mulusa that the power deficit the country experienced in 2015 was due to the inefficiencies at Zesco and ZRA. Mr. Mabumba said the power deficit was attributed to climate change and cannot be blamed on Zesco and ZRA. He noted that the water levels in both the Kariba Dam and Kafue hydro plants were below the required threshold, a situation which reduced generation and resulted in load shedding. “I have an article that claims the power deficit we experienced in 2015 was due to the inefficiencies at Zesco and ZRA. The truth for those that still doubt is that the power deficit was attributed to climate change. The water levels in both the Kariba Dam and Kafue hydro plants were below the required threshold and that caused reduced generation and resulted in load […]
