The prolonged hours of load shedding in Zambia have taken a devastating toll on the poultry industry, with the Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) Executive Manager Dominic Chanda revealing that costs have tripled for some businesses.Chanda said this increase is primarily due to the expensive alternative energy sources that companies have been forced to adopt. He noted that small businesses, particularly those providing incubation services for village chickens, have been severely impacted, with many closing down adding that these businesses are unable to invest in alternative energy sources, making it impossible for them to continue operations. He also said the...
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