Zambian company ZESCO UNITED threatens to cut electricity in 3 territories of Haut-Katanga

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: May 13, 2026Country: Zambia

Society & Lifestyle

Zambian company ZESCO UNITED threatens to cut electricity in 3 territories of Haut-Katanga

ZESCO United threatened to cut electricity in the territories of Sakania, Kasenga, and Pweto, as well as in the commune of Mokambo in Haut-Katanga province. The company gave SNEL a 48-hour deadline to take action before the disconnection. Local civil society, represented by Jean Wolondo, expressed concerns about the consequences of such a cut, including an increase in insecurity.

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