Some Zambians have recently been experiencing electricity interruptions, prompting questions about whether load shedding has returned.
ZESCO, however, says the interruptions being experienced in selected areas are the result of scheduled maintenance works and should not be mistaken for the return of load shedding.
According to the power utility, the maintenance programme is aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and improving the safety and reliability of the network ahead of the rainy season.
The clarification comes as some customers have noticed power interruptions and naturally connected them to Zambia’s previous load-shedding challenges.
ZESCO says the current works are being carried out in selected parts of the country as the utility prepares electricity infrastructure for conditions that can make the network more vulnerable.
The rainy season can present several challenges to electricity infrastructure, including lightning, strong winds, falling trees and flooding.
These conditions can damage equipment and transmission or distribution infrastructure, potentially resulting in unexpected power interruptions.
Scheduled maintenance is therefore intended to allow ZESCO to work on parts of the network before such problems occur or become more serious.
The distinction between maintenance and load shedding is important.
Load shedding generally involves deliberately reducing electricity supply to parts of the network when available generation is insufficient to meet demand.
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Maintenance interruptions, on the other hand, are associated with planned work on electricity infrastructure.
ZESCO has urged customers not to interpret the current interruptions as an indication that the country has returned to the previous load-shedding situation.
For households and businesses, however, the immediate concern remains the same: how long will the electricity be unavailable?
Planned interruptions can still affect businesses, homes, schools and other institutions, particularly when customers depend heavily on electricity for refrigeration, internet connectivity, water pumping, manufacturing and other daily activities.
ZESCO’s explanation therefore provides important context for customers experiencing outages.
Rather than assuming every interruption represents a return of load shedding, consumers should check official communication about planned maintenance in their particular areas.
The utility’s maintenance programme also highlights the importance of preparing the electricity network before the rainy season, when weather-related faults can become more frequent.
For Zambians who have lived through prolonged periods of load shedding, any unexpected power cut is understandably likely to raise concerns.
But according to ZESCO, the interruptions currently being experienced in selected areas are linked to maintenance rather than a return of load shedding.
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