ZESCO Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube has urged Cabinet to consider classifying vandalism and theft of solar and Zesco equipment as an economic crime. Meanwhile, Ncube says the utility firm must collaborate with the private sector to accelerate the achievement of energy sufficiency, reliability, and surplus in the country. Speaking during a media tour of the 16-megawatt Northrise Solar Power Plant in Ndola’s Kansenshi area, Ncube said classifying the theft of Zesco equipment as an economic crime would help reduce delays in holding culprits accountable for their actions. “I heard the President talking yesterday about changing the law to deal with the theft of medicine and medical equipment so that it becomes an economic crime. May I also appeal to Cabinet...