[1] The proposed power station will be located on the Zambezi River, approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi), downstream of Victoria Falls, straddling the international border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Despite opposition, in June 2019, the Zambian and Zimbabwean governments signed a deal to build the dam with General Electric and a Chinese company, "Power China.

"[5] In 2023, Zambia canceled the contract, citing high costs and failure to follow proper procurement procedures.

[6] In another turn of events in September 2023, UNESCO granted permission for the dam project to proceed even with critics' environmental and tourism concerns.

[7] The tourism industry generated by the current Batoka Gorge, including its whitewater rafting, employs thousands of local individuals, both directly and indirectly, and has been acknowledged as the third largest contributor to Zambia's economy.

[10] There is some doubt that the dam will be fulfilling its stated aim of providing electricity to rural communities, as it will be connected to the Southern African Power Pool.