Zambia experienced a nationwide blackout on Sunday due to what state utility Zesco described as a “power system disturbance.”
The outage occurred at approximately 6:15 PM GMT, plunging the southern African nation into darkness and disrupting daily activities.
In a statement, Zesco confirmed the incident, explaining that the disturbance had caused a total loss of power supply across the country.
Efforts to resolve the issue are underway, with the utility company assuring citizens that power restoration has already begun.
The sudden blackout highlights the vulnerabilities in Zambia’s energy infrastructure, prompting calls for swift action to prevent future disruptions.
Details regarding the exact cause of the disturbance remain unclear, as Zesco continues its investigations and recovery operations.
