SMALL and medium-sized enterprises have expressed their appreciation for the government’s efforts to extend power supply hours in residential areas, noting the significant positive impact on their operations.

In an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka, Stanley Mumba, a welder from Kalingalinga, shared that the enhanced power supply has helped boost his business.

Mr Mumba mentioned that with more consistent electricity, he has been able to extend his working hours and increase his profit margins, which had previously been affected by frequent power outages.

Kandendu Kandendu, a hairdresser, also praised the improvement, explaining that his clients no longer avoid his services due to power disruptions.

“We have not faced any major power outages lately, and we’re grateful to the government for taking steps to reduce load shedding,” he said.

He acknowledged that the patience shown by himself and other small businesses during the government’s implementation of power stability measures has finally paid off.

Frank Mwalusaka, a computer science student at Cavendish University, also expressed his gratitude for the increased power supply over the past month.

“Having electricity both day and night is a huge benefit for us students. It allows us to study late into the night,” he said.

Mwalusaka added that the stable power supply has eliminated the difficulties he previously faced when working on projects and other academic activities.

The past month of steady power supply has been well received by consumers, who are hopeful for continued improvements.