Zambia News
HH instructs ZESCO to reduce Load management
In order to sustain business operations, PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has instructed ZESCO to explore dividing the 12 hours of load shedding per area into a six-hourly plan.
According to Mr. Hichilema, government will not hesitate to accept accountability when there are problems because doing so is essential to solving them.
He has also said that political convenient avenues should not be used to address problems.
Speaking after touring the Maamba Collieries and Kariba ZESCO power plants to properly understand the scope of energy producing capacities, President Hichilema asked ZESCO to take into account dividing the prescribed 12 hours of load shedding.
“In order to mitigate the impact on small businesses, we have directed ZESCO to consider splitting the 12 hours of load shedding per area into a six-hourly schedule, so that they can maintain their operations. We shall not shy away from taking responsibility where challenges are being faced, as that is key to addressing them. And in addressing these problems, we shall not take politically convenient, populist routes; our decisions shall be based on building sound foundations that will last for generations to come,” he said.
He explained that the purpose of the trip was to better understand the power supply maintenance schedules. He also added that by traveling to the Kariba Dam, which Zimbabwe shares with Zambia, the government will work with the neighboring nation to make the most of and utilize the reservoir.
“We held direct discussions with management of the power plant at Maamba to understand their maintenance schedules, which have greatly contributed to the disruptions of power generation during times when water levels are low in the Kariba Dam. We urged them to speed up the maintenance processes so that they can resume normal operations within the shortest possible time. Further, we hold the view that maintenance schedules should be planned in a manner that do not impede normal power generation on the national grid,” he said.
At the Kariba Dam, the head of state declared, it was clear that procedures and processes had been disregarded to the extent that different stakeholders were unable to properly monitor, assess, and share crucial information at the appropriate time.
“The Kariba Dam is a shared asset between Zambia and our counterparts in Zimbabwe, run by the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA). We shall therefore be engaging our Zimbabwean counterparts to ensure optimization and effective use of this reservoir. We are told that it is evident that we need to enhance compliance levels in this facility in terms of water management,” he said.
President Hakainde Hichilema is scheduled to visit Seseli Mine in Chingola on the Copperbelt, where a number of illegal miners find themselves trapped in a flooded open-pit mine. The announcement was made by Copper Minister Elisha Matambo during a press briefing in Chingola, reflecting the government’s commitment to addressing the critical situation.
Minister Matambo expressed confidence in the measures and interventions implemented by the government, ensuring that the ongoing rescue mission will reach the trapped miners. The President’s visit underscores the gravity of the situation and the government’s hands-on approach in coordinating the rescue efforts.
Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe provided further assurance, stating that safety precautions are rigorously being followed to maximize the chances of a successful rescue operation. He emphasized that the government has engaged with families affected by the incident, with twenty-seven families having come forward to claim missing relatives.
Source: aljazeera
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The leader of the opposition in Parliament, Robert Chabinga, has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for demonstrating a spirit of unity and magnanimity towards his predecessor, former President Edgar Lungu. In the midst of heightened provocations, Mr. Chabinga emphasized that President Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) are not responsible for the challenges within the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF).
Speaking from his position as the Member of Parliament for Mafinga, Mr. Chabinga advised PF Members of Parliament to acknowledge the changed leadership in the National Assembly. He urged them to embrace discipline and decorum in the legislative body, emphasizing the importance of non-political conduct and effective representation aligned with the wishes of the electorate.
“President Hichilema has demonstrated love towards his predecessor, former President Lungu, even in the face of heightened provocation. The challenges within the PF should not be laid at the doorstep of President Hichilema and the UPND. It is essential for PF MPs to accept the new reality and move forward,” stated Mr. Chabinga in a statement issued to ZNBC News in Lusaka.
He underscored the importance of maintaining discipline in the National Assembly, urging MPs to prioritize the interests of the people who elected them. Mr. Chabinga emphasized the need for constructive checks and balances from opposition MPs, fostering an environment of cooperation and effective governance.
“Opposition MPs have a crucial role in providing constructive checks and balances in the House. It is imperative for all MPs to refrain from antagonizing one another and focus on contributing positively to the legislative process,” added Mr. Chabinga.
Source: Lusakatimes
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