ZESCO Limited has announced a further reduction in electricity supply hours for residential areas across the country, cutting down from two hours to three hours of power supply per day. The power utility attributes this adjustment to a severely constrained power generation situation that has significantly impacted its operations and overall electricity distribution capacity.
In a statement issued by the company, ZESCO explained that the current interconnected power system is under extreme pressure, affecting not only local generation but also the corporation’s ability to import power from regional sources. The strain on the regional power grid has led to reduced access to external electricity imports, which has in turn forced the utility to make additional adjustments to its load management and rationing schedules.
“ZESCO informs its customers that it is operating under a severely constrained power generation situation. An under-pressure interconnected power system has equally affected the Corporation’s access to regional imports,” the statement read. The company emphasised that the difficult circumstances have made it necessary to disrupt previously planned load management schedules and reduce supply hours as a way of safeguarding the national power system from potential collapse.
According to ZESCO, the new electricity rationing schedules covering the period from 2nd to 8th November 2025 will reflect this variability as the corporation strives to maintain grid stability. The utility explained that these measures are essential to prevent system overloads and avoid irreversible damage to generation and transmission infrastructure. The statement assured customers that the company is doing everything possible within its means to restore normal operations and improve power supply as soon as conditions allow.
“ZESCO assures its customers and the public that it continues to work hard and is doing everything possible within its means to resolve the challenges affecting the generation and transmission system and restore better service through improved electricity supply,” the utility noted.
Despite the reduction in power supply hours, ZESCO reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to the published load-shedding schedules. However, the corporation warned that unforeseen circumstances such as technical faults, vandalism, or theft of electrical infrastructure may cause additional unplanned outages. The company highlighted that such disruptions could alter the supply pattern, making it difficult to stick strictly to the published timetable.
“The Corporation will endeavor to promptly communicate such disruptions to the affected customers. Customers are urged to report any outage lasting longer than 24 hours and to help curb the high levels of vandalism and theft by reporting any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies,” the statement added.
The utility company further appealed to members of the public to cooperate during this period of constrained supply by reporting prolonged outages and assisting in the fight against vandalism. ZESCO reiterated that its technical teams are working tirelessly to address the current generation challenges and ensure the restoration of stable electricity supply across the country.
