STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says even advanced cities like New York have experienced prolonged blackouts, sometimes lasting days before the system is fully restored. And Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema won’t stop attending traditional ceremonies because that’s when he gets a true picture of what’s happening in the country. Commenting on former president Edgar Lungu’s statement that the national power blackout experienced on Sunday night was a clear manifestation of how Zesco had been driven into complete ruin by the “New Doom” government, Hamasaka said even advanced cities like New York experienced prolonged blackouts. “Former President Edgar Lungu recently released a lengthy statement criticising President Hakainde Hichilema over the nationwide power blackout that occurred on Sunday evening...