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Zambia: Ndola Energy to Expand Plant
Times of Zambia, 10 August 2015
Ndola Energy will this month expand its 50 Mega Watts (MW) power plant as the country finds further means to mitigate load-shedding. Read more »
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Zambia: Sinkamba Says Zambia to Generate 18,000 Mega Watts More If He's President
Zambia Reports, 10 August 2015
Opposition Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says a broader mix of energy sources is what Zambia needs to meet its growing demand for power. Read more »
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Zambia: Sweden, U.S to Help Zambia On Electricity
Times of Zambia, 9 August 2015
President Barack Obama's recent visit to Nairobi was highlighted by two connected events: The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) and Power Africa, one of the signature… Read more »
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Zambia: Up to 10 Hours of Load Shedding for Zambians
News24Wire, 6 August 2015
South Africans who complain about load shedding can thank their lucky stars that they are not living in Zambia at the moment. That country has been suffering power failures of up… Read more »
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Zambia: Manufacturing Hit By Load Shedding, Says Association
Zambian Watchdog, 3 August 2015
The Zambia Association of Manufactures (ZAM) says it is worried with the country's growing trade deficit. Read more »
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Zambia: Hundreds Lose Jobs As Kalumbila Minerals Shuts Sentinel Plant Due to Load Shedding
Zambian Watchdog, 2 August 2015
Solwezi based Kalumbila Minerals Limited has closed its Sentinel plant due to power deficit from Zesco Limited being experienced at the mine. Read more »
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Zambia: Kalumbila Mine Confirms 1,480 Workers Will Lose Jobs Due to Load Shedding
Zambian Watchdog, 2 August 2015
First Quantum Minerals will lay off around 1,480 workers at one of its Zambian copper projects after a reduction in its power supply curbed production, its local subsidiary said on… Read more »
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Zambia: KCM Rumours Wrong
Times of Zambia, 2 August 2015
This is because the mining sector contributes massively to employment creation and the economy of the country. Read more »
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Zambia: Power Cuts Saw Millers' Production in Half
Times of Zambia, 2 August 2015
Saw millers are now operating at 50 per cent capacity due to the current power load-shedding which has adversely affected the timber industry. Read more »
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Zambia: Zesco Win Top Prize Amid Murmurs
Times of Zambia, 1 August 2015
The announcement of ZESCO as winner of the award for the Best interpretation of this year's 89th Agricultural and Commercial Show's theme sparked murmurs and laughter among the… Read more »
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Zambia: KCM Puts Nchanga Underground Under Care and Maintenance Due to Loadshedding
Zambian Watchdog, 1 August 2015
Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) has put its Nchanga Underground Mine under care and maintenance due to loadshedding that is currently rocking the entire country. Read more »
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Zambia: Load Shedding Hits First Quantum Kasanshi Mine, Operations Reduced
Zambian Watchdog, 28 July 2015
First Quantum Minerals says power cuts imposed by Zambia's state-run electricity company have hit its mining operations in the north western province of the country. Read more »
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Zambia: Load-Shedding Debate Rages
Times of Zambia, 27 July 2015
Zambia in the recent past been experiencing load shedding because of low water levels at the Kariba Dam caused by insufficient rainfall in the 2014/2015 rainy season. Read more »
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Zambia: Zesco Stick to Schedule
Times of Zambia, 27 July 2015
Electricity consumers have continued to complain about Zesco's failure to stick to the loadshedding time table. Read more »
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Zambia: Rising Fuel Prices, Load Shedding Hit Poultry Industry Hard
Zambian Watchdog, 26 July 2015
The Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) has said long hours of electricity load shedding and increased fuel prices are likely to negatively hinder development in the industry. Read more »
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Zambia: Zambia's Economy Is in Intensive Care, Says Milupi
Zambian Watchdog, 25 July 2015
Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) president Charles Milupi has charged that Zambia's economy is in the Intensive Care Unit. Read more »
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Zambia: Manufacturing Sector Records 40 Percent Drop
Times of Zambia, 22 July 2015
THE manufacturing sector has recorded 40 per cent slump in production as a result of the current power deficit in the country. Read more »
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Zambia: Load-Shedding Affecting Dignified Livelihoods, Charcoal, Maize Meal Expensive, Says JCTR
Zambian Watchdog, 17 July 2015
Charcoal prices have soured, bag of meallie meal costs between K65 and K80. Groundnuts, beans, sweet potatoes, cowpeas will be in short supply in Northern province this year. Read more »
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Zambia: Solar Projects to Curb Power Deficit
Times of Zambia, 22 July 2015
THE planned development of 100 megawatts (MW) solar power projects under the arrangement between International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Industrial Development Corporation… Read more »
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Zambia: Dealing With Power Outage Risks
Times of Zambia, 21 July 2015
In the recent past Zambia has seen unprecedented load shedding arising mainly from low water levels according to reports. Read more »
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Africa: Load Shedding Africa and Beyond
Times of Zambia, 21 July 2015
WHEN you are grappling with a daunting problem, sometimes it is important to check on how your neighbours could be performing in solving that problem. Read more »
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Zambia: Solar Products Demand Increase
Times of Zambia, 15 July 2015
As the countrywide power load-shedding continues, traders selling alternative sources of energy are cashing in on the rising demand. Read more »