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LOW WATER LEVELS AT KAFUE GORGE DAM STALLS UPGRADE WORKS

The effects of poor rainfall that was  experienced is the last rain season can not been ignored, and to a larger extent, the pressure on the economy is evidenced through reduced power generation. Zambia's Power utility, Zesco is currently implementing a national wide four hour load shedding schedule., to ensure that the available water sees the country to the next rain season. The Kafue Gorge Dam, is currently at 11 percent full compared to 90 percent last year. Besides the reduced power generation that has subsequently resulted into load shedding, some major upgrade works at the Kafue Gorge Power Station have been suspended. Station Operations Engineer Lioko Sitali has confirmed that two major project which include the replacement of 330 kilovott power cables and upgrading of the Distributor Control System- DCS. He said this during a media tour of the power Station organized by the Energy Regulations Board - ERB, the regulators of energy companies. The plant with a generatio

COMMUNICATION: Vital To All Creation

When you hear the word ‘mama’ or ‘tata’ from your little child’s lips, it is a thrilling experience that no parent can fully describe. It is especially so for new parents. It means a lot to know that a child is trying to communicate something to someone they  fully  trust . It is a call for attention that creates a fabulous connection between the child and the parent. The ability to Communicate is truly a precious gift that human have been bestowed with. You may however need to know that humans are not the only creatures that have the ability to communicate. Animals, birds and even plants are able to communicate, largely by natural instincts. Animals and birds will make different sounds for various reasons, such warn other animal of approaching danger. In addition to a phenomenal variety of sounds, animals communication includes gestures, attention grabbing colours, flashing lights and complex scents. Yes, communication is vital to earth’s interdependent and intricate web of life.