ZESCO has announced an increase in property losses from K5,701,599.15 in November to K7,457,538.99 in December. In a statement, ZESCO spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said the rise in property losses came despite the proactive measures the utility company had put in to combat security threats such as fraud, theft, corruption among others. He said the rise in losses underscored the ongoing threats to Zambia’s electricity infrastructure. “ZESCO Limited has reported a sharp increase in property losses for December, amounting to K 7,457,538.99, up from K 5,701,599.15 in November. This rise comes despite proactive measures to combat security threats, including vandalism, theft, fraud, abuse of power, and corruption. Theft continues to pose the greatest challenge, with 1,078 cases recorded in December, primarily...