Power producers risk losing licences

Vice-President Joice Mujuru on Wednesday took a swipe at the recently licensed independent power producers for their inaction at a time when the country is facing a power deficit.

Addressing delegates attending an International Business Conference in Bulawayo on Wednesday, Vice-President Mujuru said government had given the private sector an opportunity to participate in power generation.

National requirement for power stands at 2 200 megawatts while average generation is around 1 300 megawatts, leaving deficit of 900 megawatts.

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