Zambia backs down on tariff increases


Issue 225 - 16 Feb 2012 - By Chiwoyu Sinyangwe | 5 minute read

Zesco has backed down from plans to increase electricity tariffs by 25%. The utility needs the extra income to fund new power generation, but there are concerns about the political ramifications for new President Michael Sata’s pro-poor agenda

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