Global Warming Throttles Power Transition in Lesotho and Zambia

Southern Africa has long relied on hydropower to fuel industries and light up homes. But climate change is threatening this lifeline.

In Lesotho, the once-mighty Katse and Mohale dams are drying up, forcing the Muela Hydro Power Station to cut electricity production. Engineer Poloko Sephelane explains the challenges of declining water levels.

Meanwhile, in Zambia, the Kariba Dam—a vital energy source for ZESCO, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—is facing its lowest water levels, causing emergency load shedding and economic hardship. Engineer Stanley Singoyi of Kariba North Bank Power Station breaks it down.

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