Zambia’s integrated electricity utility company, ZESCO Limited has adjusted its loadshedding exercise for residents in the Copperbelt Region.
In a statement ZESCO said the load shedding will be implemented more during day time from around 07:00hours to 17:00hours to ensure reliability of power supply in the night for security reasons.
The statement also indicated that ZESCO has partnered with the Zambia police to assist in enhancing security owing to the spate of criminal activities recorded in the area.
PRESS RELEASE
ZESCO ADJUSTS LOADSHEDDING PERIODS ON THE COPPERBELT TO ENHANCE SECURITY
ZESCO Limited wishes to inform its esteemed customers on the Copperbelt that the Corporation has partnered with the Zambia police to assist in enhancing security by ensuring that there is more power supply during night time in residential areas owing to the spate of criminal activities recorded in the area.
This means that load shedding will be implemented more during day time from around 07:00hours to 17:00hours to ensure reliability of power supply in the night for security reasons.
“As a corporation we feel obliged to ensure that there is power supply in the night for easier movement and protection of the public”.
As a principle we continue to urge our customers to be prudent in the way they use power by using energy efficient lighting sources such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for their security lighting and to completely switch them off once there is adequate natural light.
Hazel M Zulu (Mrs.)
Public Relations Manager
ZESCO Limited
