ZESA reports nationwide electricity outage across Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe experienced a major nationwide power outage that disrupted electricity supply across most parts of the country. The state-run utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, confirmed that its engineering teams are working to restore the transmission grid. Industrial operations and domestic consumers reported immediate disruptions, forcing businesses to rely on expensive diesel generators. Energy experts noted that the country's power infrastructure remains highly vulnerable to sudden system failures due to deferred maintenance. The utility faces ongoing pressure to secure emergency electricity imports. This latest grid collapse highlights the persistent instability of the national power network.