ZESCO says the power interruptions being experienced in some parts of the country are a result of scheduled maintenance works and should not be mistaken for load shedding. The utility says the maintenance is being carried out in selected areas to strengthen electricity infrastructure and improve the safety and reliability of the network as the rainy season approaches. In a statement issued by its Corporate Affairs Department, ZESCO explained that electricity infrastructure becomes more vulnerable during the rainy season due to lightning, strong winds, falling trees and flooding. “ZESCO Limited wishes to inform its valued customers and the public that the Corporation is undertaking scheduled maintenance on electricity infrastructure in selected parts of the country. The works are intended to...