The Energy Regulation Board has extended Zesco’s emergency tariffs for an additional three months, from February 1 to April 30, 2025. In a statement, Friday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said the tariffs applicable for Residential, Commercial and Maximum Demand customer categories for the emergency period would be maintained at the rates approved by the Energy Regulation Board in October 2024. “Pursuant to Section 18 of the Electricity Act No. 11 of 2019, the Energy Regulation Board on 12th April 2024 declared an Emergency on Zesco Limited’s inability to meet national electricity demand due to reduced water levels in major water reservoirs arising from the prolonged drought situation over Southern Africa. Premised on the declared emergency, the Board approved Zesco’s...