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Government to end power tariff subsidies for big firms

Mine workers are pictured at the Freda Rebecca gold mine in Bindura town February 7, 2015.   REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo
Mine workers are pictured at the Freda Rebecca gold mine in Bindura town February 7, 2015. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo
According to the government spokesperson, the move away from subsidised electricity tariffs for large consumers will happen immediately.
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Zambia's government will stop supplying cheap electricity to large industries.

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This is coming as Africa's No.2 copper producer battles a power crunch affecting its economy.

Speaking on the decision by the government, Vincent Mwale said the decision is expected to take place immediately while state utility Zesco will source energy from private producers to plug the deficit

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