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The Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) Zambia says the proposed hike of connection charges by ZESCO Limited will limit growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Speaking during the Public Hearing CUTS Programs Officer Jane Zulu, says it will affect revenues of low-income SME\u2019s who depend on electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms Zulu adds that once electricity connection fees are hiked, consumers will resort to alternative power sources which may be unsustainable and detrimental to the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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