While the writer makes some good arguments, it is worth noting that the Batoka Gorge project is "not Zambia". It has been rejected in the past by Zambia but it seems Zimbabwe wants it so badly hence the move on this project. Zambia has several points on the Kafue for HEP generation and could do so without the Batoka project! Another point to note is that though "we all live downstream" there is need to look at the costs and benefits of certain actions.
While the writer makes some good arguments, it is worth noting that the Batoka Gorge project is "not Zambia". It has been rejected in the past by Zambia but it seems Zimbabwe wants it so badly hence the move on this project. Zambia has several points on the Kafue for HEP generation and could do so without the Batoka project! Another point to note is that though "we all live downstream" there is need to look at the costs and benefits of certain actions.