Zambia, Africa’s largest copper producer, faces a power shortage and electricity rationing by the end of next year due to increased demand for power by the country’s mining sector, an industry official said on Monday.
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Zambia seeks S.Africa, China loans for power project
A southern African bank will provide a $60 million loan to Zambia, and China will give a further $420 million loan to fund a power project meant to plug a power deficit, state-run power utility Zesco said on Monday.
World Bank urges Zambia to control spending
The World Bank will give further funds to Zambia when it implements measures to control spending and ensure such funds benefit its people, a senior Bank official said on Tuesday.
Zambian nurses defy sack threat
Striking nurses in Zambia have defied a government deadline to return to work or face dismissal.
They have been on strike for more than three weeks demanding an increase in pay and a variety of allowances.
Unions have also urged them to return to work as the government says it will only negotiate if the strike ends.