The UPND government has initiated a research study on the potential transfer of water from the Luapula River to the Kafue River, a move aimed at addressing the country’s persistent drought challenges.
Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu confirmed the development, stating that the feasibility study is being conducted in collaboration with Power China International Group Limited at no cost to the government.
“This memorandum (MoU) was signed between Power China International Group Limited and the Government of Zambia through the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation,” Mr. Nzovu said in an interview on Tuesday.
He emphasized that the project is a crucial step toward strengthening national resilience against the effects of climate change. Zambia has been grappling with recurring droughts, threatening both water supply and agricultural productivity.
However, the minister clarified that the study remains in its preliminary phase, with internal consultations still ongoing.
“It is important to understand that the draft planning feasibility study is a preliminary document and not the final version or the definitive proposal for the water transfer project,” Mr. Nzovu explained.
The initiative signals the government’s growing focus on long-term water security and climate adaptation strategies. More details on the project’s viability and implementation are expected as the study progresses.
If indeed this FS is free, then why not do it to act as a trade-off study with what has already been done. The previous report found the proposed project not viable.
Much, much cheaper to generate the power in Luapula and move the power! You dont need an expensive feasability study to tell you its not!
How did you come up with that “expensive feasibility study” when the article has clearly said, it will be at no cost to the Zambian government, did you even read to understand or was just rushing to comment?
This project is a possibility on paper only. it will never be accomplished, especially by the current UPND government who have only one year more in power. Even if they bounce back in next year’s elections they will be focusing non-infrastructure undertakings. UPND has no track record of building things.
This is not for the future of UPND………
This is for the future benefits of the country………
FWD2031
Why another feasibility study, the Israelis have already done this for us, it is there in our government departments. No institutional memory in our government
Campaign propaganda ??? See no other reason
You don’t know that even in times of good rains…….
That part of Zambia always has more water than the southern and central part. ??
By the way , this study is not for the future benefits of UPND…..
FWD2031
That is the problem with my fellow Zambians we like PHDs every time even if it’s not necessary. So, suppose we face severe drought for the next five years to what are you going to do then? Do you have money to put a hydro power there in Luapula?
These are the same people who were wildly applauding the previous PF GRZ for spending billions on hydro power with out taking into account climatic changes……….
FWD2031
We have headless chickens running the show in Zambia. This is the most retarded idea i have ever seen. A complete waste of money. There are much more viable options. Just invest in hydrogeneration in luapula and Northern, which have very high untapped potential for the same.
The transfer of water is not just for hydro electricity……….
It will be used for irrigation, fish farming, drinking water , pleasure resorts……
FWD2031