Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Power Collaboration to Address Electricity Deficit
Zambia and Mozambique have enhanced their partnership to tackle Zambia’s electricity shortfall by finalizing an agreement for additional power imports on Thursday last week.
Under the agreement, signed by Zambia’s Zesco Limited and Mozambique’s state-owned energy firm, Mozambique Electricity (EDM), Zambia will now import an extra 40 megawatts of power, supplementing the existing 50 megawatts from a previous deal. This raises the total import capacity to 90 megawatts, effective until June 30, 2025.
Victor Mapani, Zesco’s managing director, praised the amended agreement as evidence of the strong collaboration between the two utilities and their shared dedication to stabilizing and advancing Zambia’s economy.
“By securing additional power supply, we are taking significant strides to address the current power challenges and ensure the continued operation and productivity of vital sectors in our nation,” he stated in a post-signing ceremony held in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital.
Mapani emphasized that the power supply amendment is a crucial part of Zesco’s comprehensive strategy to manage the ongoing electricity situation. He also noted that discussions are underway with the Mozambican counterpart regarding the potential for further power supply to alleviate Zambia’s power deficit challenges.
Zambia is contending with a power shortfall of 430 megawatts, a figure expected to rise to 520 megawatts by December due to drought conditions.
