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MMD National Youth Secretary Bowman Lusambo
Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) National Youth Secretary Bowman Lusambo says Zambia needs to speed up efforts towards the use of alternative energy solutions.
Mr. Lusambo who is also aspiring MMD vice president for politics says after touring spent the Kariba North Bank Power Station that the low water levels in the Kariba dam is a harsh reminder for authorities to adopt cheaper, cleaner and faster methods of powering the nation.
Mr. Lusambo disclosed that he went to Kariba North bank power station to see for himself and ascertain the situation and appreciate the gravity of this crisis citing that the people of Zambia cannot continue to cry about the low water levels but need to summon their ingenuity.
He has appealed to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) and the Ministry of Energy to finalize the adoption of the feeding tariffs for solar and other energy solutions to speed up investment in the sector.
Mr. Lusambo also appealed to other opposition leaders to stop politicizing the energy crisis adding that politicians especially from the opposition must detach politics from the energy crisis if the nation is to come up with solutions.
He has further advised Zambians to sympathize with the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) and help to conserve power.