Zambia: ‘We Want Lower Tariffs’

Electricity consumers have proposed a lower electricity tariff increase than what Zesco intends to effect, which they say will be beyond the reach of many Zambians and could kill industry.

Zesco managing director, Rodnie Sisala has, however, said the current tariff increase proposals were imperative if the company was to continue operations and meet the ever-soaring demand for power.
Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) vice-president, Naresh Gohill said the manufacturing sector was disadvantaged for some time now and the tariff increase would cause it to completely collapse.

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