Zambia's power utility said on Saturday that it was placing its hope on the completion of a hydro power station funded by the Chinese government to boost electricity generation.
Victor Mundende, Managing Director of Zesco Limited, said the Kafue Gorge Lower Power Project currently under construction and almost nearing completion will have significant impact on the current power deficit the country was facing.
The official said the first generator at the 750-megawatts power plant will be synchronized in April this year with the rest of the units following in a phased approach until the end of 2020, state-broadcaster quoted him as saying.
According to him, the power utility was making frantic efforts to find a lasting solution to the current power crisis the country was facing which has resulted in frequent power cuts.
The power utility will continue to pursue alternative energy projects some of which were already in the pipeline he added.
Construction of the power plant started in 2015 and is being constructed by China's Sinohydro Corporation.
Editor:Cherie
