Lusaka, 8th April 2024 – ZESCO Limited has entered week two of the staggered load shedding schedule in Lusaka with some changes aimed at improving adherence to the schedule.

The staggered load shedding has residential customers in Lusaka experience two power outages of four hours each, spread throughout the day.

The rest of the country, including industrial, commercial and farming areas, remain on the 8-hour straight load shedding since 11 March 2024.

Sample Schedule – Lusaka:
Industrial A: Industrial B: Farmers F:
Group C: Group D: Group E:
16hrs to 24hrs 05hrs to 13hrs 08hrs to 16hrs
06hrs to 10hrs and then 14hrs to 18hrs 10hrs to 14hrs and then 18hrs to 22hrs 09hrs to 13hrs and then 17hrs to 21hrs

Customers should note that the residential timings have been adjusted for the second outage as stipulated above. ZESCO does acknowledge the challenges experienced in the previous week and the corporation seeks improved adherence to the schedule. The corporation continues to monitor and review the load shedding programme to arrive at best timing for the customers first and good power balance.

ZESCO encourages customers and the public to practice energy efficiency during load shedding periods. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and urge all customers to treat all power lines as live, as power may be restored unexpectedly.

For specifics for your area, please visit the ZESCO website for Load Management Schedule https://portal.zesco.co.zm/services/loadmanagement or contact customer service 02113636336, *3600# or download ZESCO Online App.

Issued By ZESCO Limited
Matongo Maumbi Company Spokesperson