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Zesco Chief Engineer Masoka Daka who is also the Project Site Manager of Kabwe-Pensulo Line Two says a portion of the initial 300 megawatts could be available just nine months from July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, independent power suppliers, including solar plants in Central Province, are set to connect to the national grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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