Acting ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mundende has been confirmed as the utility’s Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
Minister of Energy Dora Siliya confirmed to ZNBC news that Mr. Mundende is now the Managing Director for ZESCO.
Ms. Siliya says government has decided to confirm Mr. Mundende who has been acting in the position for nine months because he has proved himself as a capable manager during the energy crisis the country is facing.
The Minister is confident that Mr. Mundende will continue to position ZESCO as an efficient service provider and address the challenges the energy sector is facing.
Ms. Siliya wished Mr. Mundende the best in his position
Meanwhile, Government is working hard to ensure that the energy crisis in the country does not worsen, Energy and Water Development Minister Dora Siliya has assured.
She said Government was under pressure to maintain the current electricity levels and ensure that the situation did not degenerate.
Ms Siliya was speaking during a stakeholders meeting held at Kansanshi hotel in Solwezi recently.
She said the energy crisis cannot be blamed on anyone as the situation had been caused by natural phenomena and increased national demand.
Ms Siliya noted that while other sectors such as the mining industry and other industries have been expanding, the energy sector had remained the same with little investment.
“Unfortunately this demand has been exacerbated by continued low rainfall and lack of investment in the energy sector.
“It is therefore unfair to blame the crisis on any one or any particular party because no single party has been in power for the last 40 years; shall we blame the PF, UNIP or is it MMD?” she asked.
Ms Siliya said rumours being peddled by certain individuals that load shedding was caused by faulty machinery bought by the Patriotic Front government were untrue.
She said Zambians should consider investing in the energy sector to supplement Government efforts.
“We understand that it is hard for Zambians to invest at the moment due to the current economic hardships,” Ms. Siliya said. She however noted that Zambians should take keen interest and take advantage of the opportunity open to them.
LOLest! Quite ironic considering the oblivion.
No one to blame as no one takes responsibility and they are the selfsame people from previous corrupt regimes!!
Of course Dora can say that because she has been a member of the two political parties that didnt do much to plan for calamities like we are now facing. She was MMD + PF =25 years of chimbwi no plan around increasing power generation. UNIP had plans and vision. That is why UNIP developed Ithezhittezhi which the PF talk like its theirs. So Dora, you are to blame by associating with MMD and PF.
Power Generation and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (POGAWUZ) has welcomed the appointment of Dr Lemba nyirenda with ZESCO with ZESCO Managing Dorector ad interim Victor Mundende cutting a cake
LT what about this caption? How does Dr Lemba Nyirenda come in? I can’t see his face on that photo, neither is he the new Zesco MD.
Which party opened the flood-gates and continued exporting power when the electricity-starved Zambians suggested otherwise? Which party promised us that there would be no load-shedding. Well,there you have it. That’s the party to blame.
Incompetence being praised and promoted as usual…..ZESCO needs fresh minds to move forward; if you have to get the best on the continent please do so!!
Incompetence being praised by incompetent corrupt minister with MMD blood running in her veins. Your dull predecessor removed a Professional Engineer and replaced him with a cadre and you also come in Chisusu dress rewarding foolishness and failure.
@Chilankalipa, I am sure you meant to say “….your dull predecessor removed the chief cadre…….”?
This guy is a cadre. Does not give the confidence of one who can take on this crisis.
Congratulation Mr.Mundende you deserve the position i know its not easy to head Zesco now but God is with you such a humble Man stay blessed!!!
How has mundende a tonga been promoted by pf when all the other tongas are being flushed out?
He is Victor Mulenga Mundende from Mporokoso and yes the Wife is Tonga. One Zambia One Nation.
Thats Nice Boy But We Need Gud Plans -Put Dams On Major Rivers To Keep Water Eg A dam In Chingola,kitwe,even Seven Dams On Kafue River Alone ,a Dam Mwinilunga,kabompo,chavuma,zambezi ,mongu, Etc Which U Can Open When Need Arises-hydro Power Stations On Lwangwa,chambeshi ETC Why Put Station Near BOARDERS DEVELOP NEWI IDEAS. GOVT PROTECT WATER BODIES LIKE BANGWEULU CONTROL WATER GOING OUT OF LAKE.THATS WHAT MOZAMBIUQUE HAS DONE WE ARE USING ZAMBEZI AND THEY USE THE SAME RIVER TOO BUT THEY GENERATE MORE POWER THAN ZAM/ZIM WHICH THEY EXPORT TO RSA ETC THEY MUST BE SOMETHING WRONG WORK ON IT
Chitundu was more professional and equalled the task.
This Mundende is just a cadre,that’s our beloved PF for you
I AGREE WITH UTH ALOT OF PIPO DIED NOT JUST LUSAKA THRU OUT THE NATION AND NO NEED FOR KAPATA TO DEFEND HE SHUD BE FIRED TOGETHER WITH THE ONE WHO TOLD HIM TO SAY SO MARRABISHI. IN SOLWEZI GH 4, NCH 4, KCH 7,MANSA GH 3 ,THESE SOME FIGURES FROM THE GROUND WHY REFUSE. IF U ARE DOING IT TO DEFEAT PF KNOW THAT U ARE KILLING PIPO AND GOD WILL PUNISH U EVEN IF U DONT BELIEVE IN HIM.