ZESCO says it is spending approximately K350,000 monthly to run each small generator recently installed in selected markets. The utility company installed diesel-powered generators in some council-run markets to provide an alternative supply of electricity amidst the energy crisis the country is experiencing. In an interview, Zesco spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said the generators in markets were usually refueled every two days, adding that, on average, close to a million kwacha was spent on fuel. “I may not have the exact figures but what I may give you is an estimate based on general information I know about the generators. In most markets, we installed 250 kVA generators, and these have the capacity of about 800 litre tanks. But in terms...