Zambia's power supply deficit worsens as water levels sink

Zambia's electricity supply shortage increased to 810 megawatts (MW) in November from around 750 MW in September, state power firm Zesco said on Thursday, adding it would quickly commission new power plants to plug the gap.

Africa's no.2 copper producer has seen electricity supply dwindle due to low water levels at hydropower dams.

It said in September it would import 300 MW of power from South Africa's Eskom, which itself is struggling with generation problems.