Government has procured two generators to end the power blues in Chavuma District in North Western Province.
Chavuma Member of Parliament Kenneth Konga disclosed the development in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka on Friday.
Mr. Konga said the two 400kilowatts (Kw) generators were purchased last month and have since been installed at the local ZESCO Plant.
He said Chavuma now has a total of 800kw electricity and implored the residents to consider exploring ways of utilizing power through commercial but viable ventures now that supply will run for 24 hours.
Mr. Konga commended government for the gesture saying electricity is the driving force of development in the district.
“Government bought us two new generators for Chavuma ZESCO plant. The district has now a capacity of 800kw on a 24 hour basis. I call upon the citizens of Chavuma to venture into economic but viable business since we now have electricity and nothing to complain about as you know electricity is key and a driving force to development,” Mr. Konga said.
Mr. Konga, who is also Energy and Water Development Minister, is optimistic that Chavuma district would in the next five years develop at a faster rate.
Last year, Chavuma district was rocked with constant break-downs of ZESCO generators plunging the district into constant power blackouts.
Meanwhile Mr. Konga has expressed happiness at the pace of the rehabilitation works of the Mutanda/Chavuma road.
He disclosed that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Works and Supply to make sure that the road is tarred and reaches Chavuma district before the end of this year.
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