Zambias’s government is engaged in negotiations with Mozambique for an additional import of 120- Mega Watts of power.
Energy Minister PETER KAPALA says ZESCO plans to gradually withdraw 120- Mega Watts of power from the export market taking into consideration the current bilateral contracts.
KAPALA said this in Parliament when he delivered a Ministerial Statement on the electricity situation in Zambia.
KAPALA further said ZESCO and Ndola Energy Company Limited are undertaking negotiations with a view to restarting the 1- hundred and five Mega Watt power plant.
He says the negotiations are expected to be completed by April 2024 after which ZESCO will purchase 1- hundred and five Mega Watts from May to December 2024.
KAPALA said the load management programme will endeavour to exempt strategic institutions, where dedicated lines exist.
He added that the construction of Kalungwishi hydro power project will start this year.
Times of Zambia
