A widespread energy outage left each Zimbabwe and Zambia in darkness on Sunday evening, with the blackout occurring at roughly the identical time in each international locations.

According to stories, the ability outage in Zambia occurred at 8:15 PM, whereas in Zimbabwe, the blackout occurred at 8:25 PM.

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) issued a press release apologising for the inconvenience brought on and explaining {that a} system disturbance had resulted in a nationwide blackout.

The authority assured clients that engineers have been working to revive energy, and most areas had been reconnected by morning.

“Our National Control Center has advised that there has been a national blackout. Works are already in progress to sort the issue,” ZESA mentioned in a press release.

Similarly, the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) additionally reported a nationwide blackout, with efforts underway to resolve the difficulty.

“ZESCO Limited informs the nation that the nation has skilled an influence system disturbance at the moment, 24 November 2024 at 20:15 hours resulting in lack of energy provide that has affected the entire nation.

“The Corporation is working diligently to resolve the unplanned outage and energy provide restoration is underway.

“ZESCO will maintain the nation up to date on this unexpected improvement.

“We regret the unplanned loss of supply and seek our customers’ support and patience,” ZESCO Limited appearing General Manager Justin Loongo instructed Zambians.

The two international locations are combating extreme energy era shortfalls. Low water ranges on the Kariba Dam, a significant supply of hydroelectric energy for each international locations, have pressured ZESA and ZESCO to scale back energy era.

In Zimbabwe, the ability shortages have resulted in extended energy cuts, with some areas experiencing outages lasting as much as 18 hours a day. The nation’s ageing thermal energy stations have additionally been tormented by frequent breakdowns, exacerbating the ability disaster.