Current project budgets and vendor quotes estimate about US$30M in development revenue; the PPA sets a US$0.07/kWh tariff for 20 years, with EDC terms still pending.
While the government says it is preventing an insurrection, activists and international observers have raised fears about arbitrary arrests and electoral fraud.
In the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia's re-election for a second five-year term, UN human rights chief has raised concerns over the reported arrests and detention of political opponents in the country.