ZESCO says Kariba North Bank Power Station (KNBPS) may shut down next month if the country does not get enough electricity imports to cover the anticipated power deficit which will be caused by the Maamba Energy routine maintenance, among other factors. And Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi says the mines are already on an emergency tariff plan. Asked if KNBPS may soon shut down due to the reduced water levels in an interview, Thursday, Maumbi responded in the affirmative. “If we don’t get enough imports, it’s a possibility, yes. I think that has been made very public, that is a possibility. So, next month, there are two things that are happening: Maamba Collieries is going on annual maintenance so we will...
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