Christopher Yaluma, the minister of mines, energy and water development, says the government is working hard to exploit all sources of energy, in a country that suffers severe electricity shortages.
Yaluma says the government is making progress in negotiating with independent power producers.
The country, which depends on hydro for more than 90% of its power supply, is concerned in case it does not have enough rainfall to generate power next year.
Zambia
