Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board Set to Announce Decision on ZESCO’s Emergency Tariff Adjustment
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is expected to announce its final decision today regarding ZESCO’s application for an emergency tariff adjustment.
During a public hearing on ZESCO’s application held in Lusaka on Monday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda assured attendees that there is no political interference in the board’s decision-making process. He emphasized that the decision will be based solely on the board’s considerations of all submissions received.
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani clarified that the proposed emergency tariff adjustments will apply only to domestic, retail, and industrial customers, explicitly excluding bilateral customers from this application.
In support of the adjustment, Zambia Association of Manufacturers President Ashu Sagar acknowledged the necessity of tariff changes in light of the country’s current emergency situation.
