Zambia is planning to add 420 megawatts (MW) to its electricity grid this year as it embarks on new generation projects, the head of its investment agency said on Tuesday.
The country's power shortfall has risen to 1,000 MW from 700 MW in November due to lower hydro generation as water levels have dropped because of drought.
Zambia Development Agency Director General Patrick Chisanga said the 420 MW would come from a new 300 MW coal-fired power plant, and a 120 MW hydroelectric one.
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