The New Heritage Party (NHP) is calling for the Zambian government to declare an electricity emergency due to a severe power deficit affecting households, industries, and critical services like hospitals. The party argues that this situation is causing significant suffering and disruption, which they believe is a result of poor leadership and incompetence.
NHP suggests that immediate and drastic measures are needed to address the crisis, including mobilizing financial, material, logistical, and human resources for a comprehensive international effort. They recommend implementing a “Marshall Plan”-style initiative to leverage expertise, resources, and international support, particularly from multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, and others. The goal is to resolve the energy crisis before it leads to further social unrest and economic deterioration.
In essence, NHP is urging the government to move beyond what they view as ineffective measures and to adopt a more aggressive and coordinated strategy to tackle the crisis. They emphasize that this issue transcends partisan politics and impacts all Zambians, making it a collective responsibility to find a solution.
