Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) Limited.
The seven new Zesco board of directors comprise of eminent people from both the private and public sector.
Energy and Water Development Minister, Kenneth Konga, said former Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) former Chief Executive has since been appointed as chairman of the board.
In a press statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr. Konga said the appointment of the new board at Zesco follows concerns outlined by the public on the operation of the power utility company.
The seven member board includes Energy and Water Development Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Berlin Msiska both from the public sector.
Others on the board include Professor Joy Mwenechanya, Rhoda Mwale, Lynda Mataka and a Mr. B. Chilila all from the private sector.
He said government has since tasked the new board to effectively deal with the numerous challenges facing the electricity industry which includes power deficit, financial performance, and customer care among others.
He said government is aware of the progress made by the company in some areas but added that government expects Zesco to be truthful and inform the general public about progress made and challenges its facing.
Mr. Konga said Zesco being a public company with many stakeholders needs to be effectively informed and engaged adding that the board should also ensure that they are very clear about the performances and benchmarks for Zesco management.
He has meanwhile appealed to stakeholders to provide necessary support to the new Zesco board.
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How about the MD sisala and his incompetent management team?
congratulations guys wishing you the best
Well done MMD government. Listening to the cries of people is what it is all about.
# 1 sisala was fired last week. oops they say he was relieved of his duties.
#4;
Is it true Sisala is fired?
#4 Are you sure? shade more light.was it on LT and when?
where is sisala guys?
#4
Sokola data monko
What is the name of the former Chief Executive of ZNFU?
Jory Mwenecanya or Joy Mwenecanya? Who is the former ZNFU chief executive? Is it Songowayo Zgambo?
Welcome new board.Good luck and hope you will come up with new and effective plans to benefit both the company and the public
#4 more data!
we are worried about proposed tarriffs, hope this team will do a good job.
Iwe #4, where did you get that info? Tiuze kabili. And who is this former fimo fimo from ZNFU? Zgambo?
Wat of Zamtel, coz i think Zesco had a board but Zamtel’s was dissolved any gud reasons
Poor reporting lol. Can someone tell us the name of the new Board Chairman for Zesco????
Songowayo Zyambous the new Board Chairman
ALL THE BEST!
#4 shed more light on light, hope its not bu kachepa.
#3 MMD Booter Licker: Tell your MMD not to use ZESCO monies for their election campains.
yeah wat hapend to sisala
Atleast the man above looks handsome mwati ni ma pictures yamene tiona ku Z Embassy.
Imwe Sisala was fired it was all over the news. Out of touch?
When will appointing authorities learn to include technocrats in these public institutions.With out demeaning these apppointments I dare ask if any of these learned persons have any idea on power generation, distributions etc to give meaningful direction to the management team and company?
Sisala,may you enjoy your money peacefully as you continue with your daily endeavours…LPM rest in peace…nkani yalula!!
Twalya again!
nothing to be exited about they all just thieves,just like him(sisala)
Congrats Guys!!! hope you deliver, the people of zambia expect alot from the new Board.