After long break, I am back. The journey for electricity in Africa has taken us to Zambia and Zimbabwe. This one is going to be a tricky one, because Zambia and Zimbabwe are like Siamese twins where electricity is concerned. These two countries share not only the power generation source but also the transmission lines.
The Kariba dam which was constructed in the 1950’s is not only sitting on the common border of the two Z’s as I will call them, but it is jointly owned by both, so no matter how bad one country behaves, the other can say all she wants, but can do nothing.
As a matter of fact, the transmission lines are jointly owned at a certain point. Power outages are common in both countries, as a matter of fact, Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) tend to flex its muscle quite a bit, and there is nothing anybody can do.
The situation in Zimbabwe does not help things any better.Folks, as much as I would like to elaborate on the electricity situation in this twin Z’s; I have to admit I am ashamed to even mention them, but this blog is equal opportunity, and one does not have to go too far to see HIPPOS in these two countries.
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