ZESCO has apologized to customers in some parts of Lusaka for the prolonged power outage experienced on Thursday, October 22. The utility has explained that the blackout was due to planned maintenance works which involved the replacement of aged electricity poles in the affected areas. Zesco said the outage affected Kabulonga Extension, part of Ibex Hill, Kalikiliki, Mtendere, Kalingalinga, Mass Media, Off Kamloops Road and part of Salama Park. In a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Department, Friday, Zesco said maintenance works were aimed at preventing frequent equipment failures and ensuring stable electricity supply ahead of the rainy season. “Zesco Limited regrets the prolonged electricity supply outage that affected customers in Kabulonga Extension, part of Ibex Hill, Kalikiliki, Mtendere,...