16 Oct 2019 | 06:53 AM UTC
Zimbabwe: Widespread power outages October 15
Customers throughout Zimbabwe reportedly suffer power outages on October 15 after a tower is vandalized; further power disruptions expected through October 16
Event
Power outages are ongoing in some parts of Zimbabwe as of Tuesday, October 15, after a Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) tower was vandalized. The tower was connected to the National Grid and located in Bulawayo. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and ZETDC officials did not immediately provide details on how widespread the outages are. Power disruptions are anticipated to continue on Wednesday, October 16, until the tower is repaired.
Advice
Individuals in Zimbabwe are advised to monitor developments to the situation, conserve power on battery-operated devices and keep them fully charged when possible, anticipate transportation and commercial disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
