By KETRA KALUNGASTAKEHOLDERS have rejected Zesco Limited’s proposed increment in connection fees from K1, 709 to K6, 930 and have suggested that the charges be reduced and paid in installments.Zesco proposed new connection fees to the Energy Regulation Board from the current K1, 709 to K6, 930 for 1 Phase overhead, K3, 159 to K20, 250 3 Phase overhead and K3, 642 to K24, 557 3 Phase underground.CUTS International Zambia Programes Officer Jane Zulu submitted during a public hearing held in Lusaka yesterday that the proposed fees were too high for an average Zambian.Ms. Zulu said the proposed new connection fees should be reduced and consumers be allowed to pay gradually so that they adapt to the new cost.“Zesco should also carry out periodic reviews and raise awareness to explain to consumers why connection fees are being raised,” she said.University of Zambia academician, Chishimba Chombe also submitted that the proposed increment was too high because […]
Stakeholders reject Zesco’s proposed connection fees increment
