Government appoints new board at ZESCO

Government has appointed a new board of directors for the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) Limited.

The seven new Zesco board of directors comprise of eminent people from both the private and public sector.

Energy and Water Development Minister, Kenneth Konga, said former Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) former Chief Executive has since been appointed as chairman of the board.

In a press statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr. Konga said the appointment of the new board at Zesco follows concerns outlined by the public on the operation of the power utility company.

The seven member board includes Energy and Water Development Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Berlin Msiska both from the public sector.

Others on the board include Professor Joy Mwenechanya, Rhoda Mwale, Lynda Mataka and a Mr. B. Chilila all from the private sector.

He said government has since tasked the new board to effectively deal with the numerous challenges facing the electricity industry which includes power deficit, financial performance, and customer care among others.

He said government is aware of the progress made by the company in some areas but added that government expects Zesco to be truthful and inform the general public about progress made and challenges its facing.

Mr. Konga said Zesco being a public company with many stakeholders needs to be effectively informed and engaged adding that the board should also ensure that they are very clear about the performances and benchmarks for Zesco management.

He has meanwhile appealed to stakeholders to provide necessary support to the new Zesco board.