Zambia Faces Power Dilemma: A $900 Million Coal Power Project Amid Drought Challenges

Zambia is currently grappling with a significant energy crisis exacerbated by persistent drought conditions that have severely impacted its hydroelectric power generation, which has traditionally been the backbone of its electricity supply. In response to the increasing electricity demand and the ongoing drought, the Zambian government is contemplating the implementation of a substantial coal power initiative estimated to cost around $900 million.

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