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Zambia is experiencing a power import shortfall of up to 100 Megawatts due to import route constraints, which has compounded the country's power deficit. Consequently, ZESCO has had to carry out emergency power rationing, leading to longer than scheduled outages. During this challenging phase of the emergency, we encourage our valued customers to consider switching to alternative sources of energy such as solar and gas. ZESCO seeks your patience and understanding..
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About Us

We Provide Energy Solutions To You

ZESCO Limited is a Zambian national power utility that is owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Its mandate is to supply electricity and energy solutions within Zambia and the Sub Saharan region.

  • Embracing Innovation

    Pioneering innovative solutions to stay at the forefront of the evolving energy market.

  • Sustainable Business Model

    Integrating renewable resources and efficient operations to power the future.

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Skilled Workforce

Our trained professionals possess the essential expertise and knowledge, driving enhanced efficiency and a commitment to excellence.

Intergrity

We uphold fairness, accountability, and truthfulness in our actions. We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner.

Awesome Support

At the heart of our business, we prioritize exceptional support, recognizing it as fundamental to success, fostering trust, and nurturing loyalty.

What We Offer

ZESCO’s operations cut across the electricity value chain being generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. The Corporation owns and operates a number of hydropower stations with a combined power generating capacity of more than 2900 Megawatts.

Generation

The ZESCO Power Generation Directorate is responsible for overseeing and managing the generation of electricity within the organization. This crucial department focuses on the efficient production of power through various sources, such as hydroelectric.

Transmission

ZESCO operates as a vertically integrated business with a Transmission, Operations & Trade (TOT) Directorate overseeing transmission assets and functioning as a system operator for the Interconnected Power System (IPS).

Distribution

Distribution and Customer Services (D&CS) directorate is at the tail end of ZESCO’s vertically integrated value chain and spanning over 56,000kms countrywide. D&CS oversees the efficient distribution of power to various regions.

Planning & Projects

The Planning and Projects Directorate at ZESCO is tasked with spearheading the planning, development, and replacement of crucial infrastructure, ensuring that the necessary upgrades are strategically implemented for efficient operations.

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Meet Our Corporate Leadership Team

The corporate leadership team, seasoned with diverse expertise, steers the company towards innovation and sustainable growth.

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Recent News

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ZESCO TO SET UP GENERATORS AT MARKETS, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AS GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO ENERGY CRISIS

ZESCO is set to install diesel generators at markets, healthcare facilities, and selected schools to ensure continuous power supply amid the ongoing energy crisis.

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ZESCO LAUNCHES NET METERING PROGRAM TO BOOST RENEWABLE ENERGY ADOPTION

ZESCO Limited on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 announced the launch of the Net Metering Program, which kicked off on Thursday 1 August 2024. This is in line with The Electricity (Net Metering)

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ZESCO SEEKS EMERGENCY TARIFF HIKE TO COUNTER POWER CRISIS

ZESCO Limited applied to the Energy Regulation Board for an emergency tariff adjustment to address the increasing costs of sourcing replacement power amid a worsening drought that has severely impacted hydropower generation.

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