ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government intends to promote participation of the private sector in the energy sector to supplement the power supply currently being rationed by Zesco. And Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government’s decision to recall 100 megawatts from the export market, along with other mitigating measures, won’t end load shedding immediately. Meanwhile, Ndola Energy CEO Brian Mushimba says the company remains committed to contributing to ending the energy crisis the country is facing. Speaking at the restart of the Ndola Energy Plant, Thursday, Kapala said government was working to restart some power plants and source power from neighbuoring countries. “In order to supplement power supply currently being rationed by Zesco Limited, the government through the Ministry...

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