Prochaine rencontre des ministres de l'energie de la SADC

Zambian President Mwanawasa has called for a meeting of SADC Energy Ministers to look at best ways of resolving the power outages affecting the region.

Dr. Mwanawasa who is also SADC chairperson has blamed the power outages on increased economic activities in the region.

He said recent power outages are regional and beyond ZESCO's operational capabilities.

Dr. Mwanawasa was speaking to journalists upon arrival from Madagascar.

He said said the SADC Energy Ministers' meeting slated for February 21, will be preceded by a meeting of senior officials on the 20th.

Chief Executive Officers of Power utilities in the SADC region will meet on February 19 and reports from the meetings will be presented to the SADC summit in April.