Zimbabwe: Rolling blackouts implemented May 13

Event

The Zimbabwean state power utility implemented rolling blackouts in the country on Monday, May 13, imposing blackouts on businesses and residences for up to eight hours a day during morning and evening peak periods. Consequent business disruptions and related demonstrations are possible over the coming hours and days.

Advice

Individuals in Zimbabwe are advised to monitor developments, keep battery-operated devices fully charged when possible, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, exercise caution when driving or crossing streets if traffic signals are not functioning, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.