‘Reconsider electricity tariff hike’
NALISHEBO NAMAIKO, Lusaka THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has called on the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to reconsider the proposed hike in electricity tariffs as it will negatively affect consumers.…
PPIZ calls out investors in power sector
HONE SIAME, Lusaka
THE Public Policy Institute of Zambia (PPIZ) has called on foreign investors to take advantage of the upward adjustment of electricity tariffs to invest in the energy sector to supplement Government’s efforts of transforming Zambia into a regional electricity hub.
Mines not affected by power hike – ERB
HONE SIAME, Lusaka
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says the mines are not affected by the 75 percent hike in electricity tariffs because supply of electricity to mines is governed by bilateral agreements between Zesco and individual mining firms.
PRESIDENT Lungu congratulates Ministry of Labour long serving staff Kakoma Chivunda during Labour Day Celebration in Lusaka yesterday. On the right is Minister Labour of Joyce Simukoko. PICTURE: ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
200,000 jobs annually coming
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka
PRESIDENT Lungu says Government intends to create a minimum of 200,000 jobs annually with serious commitment to promotion of decent work.
Cushion power tariff hike – PMRC
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka
THE Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC)Â has called on Government to use a phased approach when considering increasing electricity tariffs so that it does not negatively impact on the livelihood of the public.
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Proposed electricity tariffs: Pros and cons
KABANDA CHULU, Lusaka
IN the world we are living, nothing happens without electricity. Companies cannot pump water or treat waste material without it.
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UPND gives Lungu kudos on Zesco tariffs
BUTTYSON KANDIMBA, Solwezi
THE opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) in North-Western Province has commended President Lungu for directing Zesco Limited to revert to the old electricity tariffs.
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Lungu hailed over tariffs cut
ALVIN CHIINGA, Lusaka
SEVERAL stakeholders have praised President Lungu for directing Zesco Limited to revert to the old lower electricity tariffs to ease pressure on vulnerable domestic consumers.
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