Zambia: Prepare for Power Cuts, Mukanga Warns as ZRA Cuts Kariba Water by a Third

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Prepare for Power Cuts, Mukanga Warns as ZRA Cuts Kariba Water by a Third

The headline says Mukanga has warned Zambians to prepare for power cuts after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) reduced water allocation from Lake Kariba by a third. The supplied text does not include the article body or further details about the decision and its consequences.

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