THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reduced the water allocation for power generation at Lake Kariba from 36 billion cubic metres in 2026 to 23 billion cubic metres in 2027, citing forecasts of below-normal rainfall linked to El Niño conditions. In a statement, Wednesday, ZRA Acting Chief Executive Peter Kapinga said the allocation would be shared equally between ZESCO Limited and the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), with each utility receiving 11.5 billion cubic metres. Kapinga said the decision was based on forecasts of strong El Niño conditions and below-normal rainfall during the 2026/2027 rainy season. “The Zambezi River Authority (the Authority) wishes to update the public in Zambia and Zimbabwe on the sustainable management of Lake Kariba and the implications...