Energy expert Chris Mapulanga says ZESCO Limited operates a progressive tariff system under which consumers who use more electricity pay higher rates.
His remarks follow a directive by Energy Minister Makozo Chikote, who has given ZESCO until 15 March 2026 to respond to public concerns about electricity units reportedly depleting faster than expected.
Mr. Mapulanga told Flava News that ZESCO’s tariffs are cost-reflective and have gradually increased over the past four years to create a viable and competitive energy market.
He said attracting independent power producers requires commercially viable returns, adding that cost-reflective pricing is essential to drawing investment and reducing reliance on a single utility provider.
