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Kariba Dam: Both Zambia and Zimbabwe depend on a shared river, interconnected grids and the same regional electricity market. Photo: hydropower.org / Gruner Stucky
ENERGY TRANSITION

One river, two grids: Why Zambia and Zimbabwe need a shared power strategy

Despite operating separate power systems, Zambia and Zimbabwe share the Zambezi River. With expanding mining and industrial sectors, both nations urgently need a joint investment…

  • Wellington Muzengeza
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