By A Correspondent| Finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has justified recent ZESA tariffs hike saying the power utility was under viability threat as it was unable to pay coal suppliers.

Professor Ncube made the remarks during a media briefing with journalists this morning.

“Finance Minister @MthuliNcube says recent increases in electricity tariffs were necessary as ZESA’s viability was under “tremendous threat” after tariffs remained unchanged since first quarter. The company, he says, was unable to pay coal suppliers,” as quoted by Newzwire.