Economy

Zambia faces severe power blackout amid energy crisis

Date: Dec 19, 2024

Zambia is currently grappling with a severe power blackout, primarily due to low water levels at Lake Kariba, failures in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), and ongoing protests in neighbouring Mozambique.

he crisis has raised significant concerns about the country's energy security and its broader economic implications.

Lake Kariba, a crucial source of hydroelectric power for Zambia, has seen its water levels drop drastically due to prolonged droughts, exacerbated by climate change. This has severely impacted the country's power generation capacity, leading to widespread blackouts. The situation is further complicated by disruptions in the SAPP, a co-operative framework designed to enhance regional energy resilience.

--ChannelAfrica--

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