Amid the ongoing load shedding in the country, Zambians are being urged to turn to alternative power sources such as solar and generators.

However, some Zambians and businesses that depend on energy are finding it difficult to turn to alternative sources due to the huge cost.

Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has advised the government to introduce a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model, where poor households are provided with solar energy systems that they can pay over time.

By Victoria Kayeye Yambani