REFUSE SHINGA BUTTER, REMEMBER 3-YRS OF BLACKOUTS – KALABA
… Improvement in electricity supply is because of 2026 elections, and if HH wins you will be going for 2 weeks without power
By Mubanga Mubanga
Citizens First (CF) leader Harry Kalaba has described the improvement in electricity supply across the country as nothing but ‘shinga butter’ meant to hoodwink Zambians that there is an improvement in electricity supply as the nation heads towards the 2026 general elections.
And Kalaba said if elected he would immediately stop foreign exports of energy to have an immediate impact on supply, and revive works on the construction of the nuclear power plant in Chongwe that would produce 20,000 megawatts, to also cater for exports.
Kalaba said providing only 10 hours of electricity out of the 24 hours is not something any government should be proud of in a nation where people pride themselves in enjoying uninterrupted supply.
ZESCO Ltd has attributed the improved electricity supply experienced in the last five days to increased imports, water flow in some catchment areas and President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent visit to Zimbabwe. The utility company revealed that they have increased electricity imports from around 300 to over 600 megawatts.
But in an interview with Daily Revelation yesterday, Kalaba wondered why the government failed to move speedily on the same arrangements that could have helped the nation dearly in the last three years the country had
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There has been frustration expressed about the ongoing issue of load shedding. Some individuals feel that the situation reflects poorly on those responsible, describing it as mismanagement.
It is important to examine the underlying causes of load shedding. Understanding these reasons can help provide clarity and address the concerns of those affected by the electricity shortages.
Is building a nuclear power plant in your manifesto? Do you know the cost of building and maintaining a nuclear power station?
Here are the statistics for you if you think nuclear power plants are built like solar power plants.
In Africa, currently, South Africa is the continent’s only operating commercial nuclear plant.
Under Construction (1 country): Egypt: Building its first plant, El Dabaa, with four reactors.
Developing Programs (Several Countries): Ghana, Kenya, Uganda: Aiming for first commercial reactors in the early to mid-2030s.
Morocco: Operates a research reactor and is developing plans.
Nigeria, Rwanda, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, Namibia Have varying degrees of interest or planning for nuclear power.
A stitch in time saves nine. Let people enjoy electricity whether or not motive is future elctions Mr. Kalaba.
Load shedding or not, we are in a far much better place than where the criminal PF regime (which you were part of) left this beautiful country. You are just doing very cheap politics by promising, once voted into power, to stop power exports which currently are non-existent. Ba Kalaba you can’t match Bally at the ballot. Mwacepa sana!
You were complaining when we had reduced power. Now things are getting better for us, you are complaining again. What do you want for us the people of this great nation? Do you want us to continue with load management because you are running out of campaign messages? Don’t insult a crocodile before you cross the river. More is still coming. We have up to August 2026 before you conclude that someone has failed. Bola ni 90 minutes.
Mr. Kalaba would rather we continue with loadshedding so he can score some election points. Very childish.
If the electricity supply improves for whatever reason, it is cause to celebrate. Ba Kalaba, finding solutions to loadshedding takes time and the measures implemented the last two years are beginning to bear fruit. We are not out of the woods yet, but we are emerging out of the blackout.