ZESA Restores Power Grid Following Devastating Nationwide Blackout

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority restored power on Monday night after a massive system failure plunged the entire country into darkness. NewsDay reported that the utility initiated emergency recovery protocols at 19:01 hours, drawing electricity from regional partners and local thermal units. Voltage instability and under-frequency triggered the total collapse, forcing local generation stations to shut down completely. This incident follows a series of technical failures that have repeatedly exposed the fragility of the national grid [Daily News, ZimEye]. Oncoming economic demands will test the utility's ability to maintain grid stability without relying on expensive emergency imports.