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The Dark Night: Darkness Hits Zambia
Last night Zambia went into darkness after the whole country experienced power outages except for Southern province and Western province which are powered by the Victoria Falls according to Energy Minister Dora Siliya. Shortly after the power outage she wrote on her facebook page:
“I wish to confirm that all parts of the country off electricity power supply except for Southern and Western provinces supplied by Victoria falls station.
The cause at the moment is unknown but it implies a fault at Kariba and kafue which supply the provinces affected.
Will update as soon as I can”
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on December 23, 2015. Filed under HEADLINES.
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indoshi
December 23, 2015 at 7:07 am
Good morning Ba Dora,
Please keep us updated now since its morning. Or we need to get all Ba chakolwa to go urinate into Kariba? Failed to work because of this. You can’t plan nowadays
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 7:20 am
And no official apology? Even if Zambians are used to these kind of power failures they still deserve an apology because you have no idea what damage has been caused by that power outage. Writing on her Facebook page like it’s a post to her followers Dora need to take such things seriously not behaving like business as usual.
Hildah Malama
December 23, 2015 at 7:21 am
Very useless government of drunkards. what was the purpose of Chama urinating in the lake?
Jo Breaker
December 23, 2015 at 7:47 am
calm down people,government does not control zesco,its a separate entity even though it too needs a helping hand,the people who should update us is ba zesco of what went wrong,never the less our government is building a brand new dam effective 2016,yes thats what i said BRAND NEW DAM..it will also b setting up a solar power plant, it will also b xpanding the coal power plant in maamba,for the maamba project i believe the work is already in process,by the time our government puts its tools down to give powers to narep it would have by then,accomplished roads with complete lighting,zero load shedding,medication in hospital sector which would mean a lot of bad doctorz wil b aprehended for stealing meds for resale in chemists,new schools,power plantation,easy trade of fuel supply,kwacha being almost resistant to exchange rates,more mealing plants for competitions sake and so much more,so guys find somthng to cry faul about,not these baby cries ati apologise
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 8:01 am
Ulasabaila mwa? You paint such a rosy Utopian Zambia where milk and honey will flow into Kariba Dam. My man THIS Govt can’t and will never achieve all these aforementioned goodies which has failed in last 4 years. So in the remaining 8 months to closing PF Govt shop, Edgar should just start winding up what Sata left in pipeline, we will pick it from there next year. Edgar is a good chap but not as a Republican President, nope it’s not in him just too clueless on how to manage a country.
CoolCat
December 23, 2015 at 8:42 am
Go back to Botswana, fool!!!!!!!
chipo
December 23, 2015 at 8:22 am
Its very Foolish to say that PF government does not control ZESCO. Are you in Zambia?
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 8:40 am
That’s why I said alasabaila why would Dora lose sleep and rush for an explanation on Facebook if at all its not Govt problem? Even Zesco no longer talk they know Zesco spokeswoman will do the talk like she sleeps under a transformer.
Sanny
December 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm
Sometimes learn to weigh your defense techniques before bringing them out…why does the President appoint Zesco’s board chairman?think with intelligence
malz
December 23, 2015 at 8:18 am
ZescO needs to apologiz
New Educated Zambia©❤√
December 23, 2015 at 8:28 am
And when Nez says that the pf lacks capacity to manage the country and abundant resources I am called all sorts. Very embarrassing and a huge security risk for a country to be in darkness. And this Dora adds insult to injury by not knowing what caused it. Wake up Zambians pf has failed.
Boko Haram
December 23, 2015 at 8:29 am
Pa facebook. Sure!
New Educated Zambia©❤√
December 23, 2015 at 8:31 am
You see country in darkness and we even have boko haram here posing security risk
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 8:45 am
Now imagine how many of our grandmothers and papas in rural areas and majority Zambians who are not on Facebook? Besides am not her follower or contact on Facebook so how will I know this GREAT NEWS from our Govt? Does this Govt respect people? That why I even asked where is an apology also? Possibly she was on Facebook during her break in bed.
junza
December 23, 2015 at 9:03 am
you want the engineers to be fired,you guys are mean
Toe
December 23, 2015 at 9:06 am
Awe Sure Ukufwaya ukuteeta abantu bamo kutibaipaya umuntu. Epofye Nomuntu alafwa what more bamashini?
Hello Haters
December 23, 2015 at 9:47 am
Nomba imwe inga tamufwaya kateka ninshi mu kampenela ati mukonkanyepo.
Jo Breaker
December 23, 2015 at 9:11 am
yes mwandi u r right chipo aka chipego,its very foolish of me to say that,i feel foolish indeed so please if i may correct my mistake,yes swtheart government owns it but it does not run it in the sence that government officials also get shockd wen lights go off,what the government does is appoint a chairman who works with zesco and is not entitled to call the government officials to inform them ati twalashimya,never the less im truely greatful on ur observation,its threw such errors that we learn and grow,hugs
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 9:48 am
It takes a man to accept a mistake and apologising is priceless.
shadreck
December 23, 2015 at 9:12 am
The only problem with u fellow citizens you are good at finding fault to current govt without findin the lastin resolution.So pliz let us also b gud at appreciatin wht the govt does.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 9:52 am
Let’s say you as shadreck you come up with a brilliant idea on Tumfweko how would you go about telling Edgar about this possible solution to our national problem?
REAL PATRIOT
December 23, 2015 at 11:30 am
They can call experts ASAP to fix our power stations, using money from the many loans they have gotten or even get another one specifically for the power problem. They can stop misusing the money in less priority areas and sort out the power as this negates on production.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 11:45 am
Good points right there. In the same vein how did they pick on getting billions of loans to mend potholes in Copperbelt than finding an emergency fix for power supply? Because the same power can help revive the economy, get income, stabilise the industries and pay back the loan. That’s when you can see it’s all campaign in CB.
observer
December 23, 2015 at 9:14 am
Upnd chaps are all up in arms ululating over the power blackout. Typical of cry babies who feels relieved whenever this government faces unforeseen Challenges. But let me remind you good for nothing chaps. We are in government to solt out challenges facing us and all our people in this country, we shall never run away from Challenges like you. Who are waiting to form government and God knows when. But you’re failing to take a leaf from comrade J Malema the EFF president in South Africa the way he has conducted is politics in that country. He has tried to push a lot of Changes, which in turn has helped the poor in that country. But for you Chaps you are just waiting to form your pipe dream government.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 10:06 am
Oh so when there is national power blackout electricity will choose which house, company and industry belongs UPND supporters not to affect them? Highlighting what’s wrong with PF Govt doesn’t mean we are are happy we all get food spoilt in fridges, kids sleeping without eating, office work on standstill, industrial workers loafing in parking lots all due to some incompetent people out there.
kabunda
December 23, 2015 at 9:19 am
Lets vote wisely next year
Air Mukwai_
December 23, 2015 at 9:28 am
Apology has been already be made by both ZESCO (Henry Kapata) and energy minister (Madam Siliya) of the working government. Just wait for the main news at 19:00 hrs when most Zambians get glued to TV will listen to the profound apology. Unlike those 2-4 chaps assigned to postings on social media 24/7 hrs awaiting for apology trying to make a mountain from anthill.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 10:15 am
Apologies or not we are used that won’t feed our kids. But rushing to Facebook to address a problem like this is just blunt foolishness. Ask yourself how many outages have we experienced as a country this year? Do you know what impact that is on our national security you are lucky we are not Kenya otherwise Al Shabub militants would have wiped out your arses in masses. You chaps take power outage lightly just like your leaders.
Air Mukwai_
December 23, 2015 at 10:47 am
Have you seen her FB? Of course the answer is NO and you’re just talking from blues without substantiation facts on her statement she made in reply to her follower.
You seem to know well that power outrage is not new to you then why making it like a big issue?
Do you want her make an apology on social media directly to you alone? That’s nonsense when the working government knows well time people get glued to TV and listen to main news at 19:00 hrs.
A bitter heart can easily be used to sabotage our beloved country Zambia.
Be a loving Zambian and not a threat to peace
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 11:12 am
The PF Govt is our threat to peace my friend a dark country is a sitting duck in a swamp full of ugly predators. Zambia’s enemies and criminals can capitalise and thrive easily when the country is always in darkness. Can you imagine a plane carrying 150 people including investors descending to land at the international airport power goes and generator fails to kick in and all they see is total darkness? If you know aerodynamics and mechanics a plane with 150 peopke aboard to regain thrust to propel it back to air is almost impossible less than 500m above ground that’s an eminent disaster to put Zambia on global aviation map as a no go zone. Come for classes…
Air Mukwai_
December 23, 2015 at 11:19 am
There was no blackout at the KK international airport
MCCM
December 23, 2015 at 9:28 am
This is how we identify Tongas like JJB,very bitter people for no reason at all.Govt builds schools he becomes upset,Govt to build roads,to construct a new dam,since these are not coming from a tonga god he gets upset.People are appreciating the efforts made by this govt.Let me give u a glimpse in pf’s achievements.In the era of KK,Chiluba,Mwanawasa and RB very few civil servants could afford to buy an ordinary analogue TV just from one pay,building of houses was just for senior govt officials,affording a car was not even in civil servant’s vocabulary.When PF came into power civil servants were given almost 100%salary increaments.I can tell you today almost 90% civil servant are driving and own houses.This did not happen in the 47years of the previous govts but just after the election of pf in govt.Civil servants now have been dignified.We have roads in villages,roads on kombonis,we have new police posts,from 2 universities we now have more than 10 universities.He who doesnt appreciate mwana wandoshi.Viva pf
Hello Haters
December 23, 2015 at 9:49 am
Ili shilu.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 10:22 am
chalikwepa
December 23, 2015 at 9:37 am
We need an apology seriously and lets vote wisely next year!
Air Mukwai_
December 23, 2015 at 9:50 am
You will get it at 19:00 hrs main news. Will that make you happy? The best is to avoid such power outages and replace people who can sabotage this country like nez.
Hello Haters
December 23, 2015 at 10:21 am
Typical deadNBC follower.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 10:25 am
Hmn come again? Do you believe all that comes of your mouth?
Air Mukwai_
December 23, 2015 at 10:33 am
It came direct from my ass straight into your month.
Neutral Observer
December 23, 2015 at 9:43 am
@mccm u are very right,these upnd cowdungs do not have eyes to see what govt is doing for people.They keep on saying economy was good in Mwanawasa’s govt,did this claim translaste on ordinary people and civil servants?A big NO.We are leading a better life today than in Mwanawasa’s time.U can tell by truffic congention despite more roads being belt and the rate at which houses are being built.Be appreciative guys
Neutral Observer
December 23, 2015 at 9:45 am
traffic
KC
December 23, 2015 at 9:50 am
I love Dora.
Neutral Observer
December 23, 2015 at 9:52 am
And a ISIL sucide bomber will be on board also
Hello Haters
December 23, 2015 at 9:54 am
This lady seems to be ever on Facebook, even last total darkness ni Facebook, and this chama spent one week in southern province urinating in kariba without any effect, situation remains the same.
peters
December 23, 2015 at 9:56 am
Plis do not insult Tongas they will be our friends after next year as tgey will know that we are not dull as they describe us. For sure we were dull voting and suporting pipo who cant vote and suport you. Imagine a Tonga rejoicing when a dollar became stronger than our kwacha. Lets vote like them and they will redpect us. Kankoyo lungu 34000 HH 23
Jo Breaker
December 23, 2015 at 10:03 am
@ judge joe im impressed with how u are up to date with 2016 elections,u pointed out the 8months count down but its disturbing for me to believe in the past 4years pf has faild,faild what exactly? to turn znbc analogue to digital olo shani,i kind of feel ur sentence is pending,it is very much helpful if u show us really where the government has faild so we can too see what u see and maybe if its reasonable enough the government will tuckle it down,did u kno retired government works are now recieving their earned pensionz,ofcourse the government faild to give them everythng at once because the money owed to them was too much so every month the government is giving them something,enough to buy a bus or build a chicken run,its monthly until what they are owed will be paid,if this government cared less it could have used that same money to buy range roverz for members of parliament,instead it thought of the old and weak who have contributed to zambia,guys HARDER NABENA..2016 looks way too easy
Judge Joe Bidden
December 23, 2015 at 10:45 am
Look if I was a lecturer and PF Govt was in my class I would give it 25% for this exam, why? There were 5 questions and all didn’t have the same marks, it attempted all 5 questions and got almost max marks in 2 questions. I.e. Attempt on Constitution Amendment *tick* Continuation on Sata’s projects *tick* But failed to give correct answers in Question 3 on Diversification of Zambian economy thru Agriculture particularly farming inputs, subsidies, national food security and export. Question 4 it got zero in both micro and macro Economics especially in areas of mining, FDI, currency stabilising, safe guarding of employment for citizens, youth empowerment. Question 5 the Govt just attempted but failed in the energy sector I think it ran out of time. Unfortunately Questions 3,4 and 5 had a total of 60%. So no need for supplementary Exam next yr 2016, it has failed dismally.
indoshi
December 23, 2015 at 10:11 am
Hahahaha…. Ukatasha namafi
shadreck
December 23, 2015 at 10:14 am
OK thanks dear for that,the only problem on the water sources the levels are vry low such that the power to b generated z as small as it can b.Now comin to lastin solution we jst need to embark on usin other forms of Energy like solar system which z much easier provided you buy the powerful energy solars.HOPEFULLY am helpin someone who nt against the current govt bcoz if your are then u will nt get my want am tryin to say here,thanks write back for more clarification????
Jo Breaker
December 23, 2015 at 10:46 am
shadreck thats good of u to suggest solar panels,but its usualy too costly to buy for a common zambian never the less they say great minds think alike so shad u must b a great thinker because what u propose is what will be worked on in 2016 and beyond,if u had followd the press briefing of edgar he entends to build different power sources and yes solar is one of them,its either they will build one huge solar power generator or they will build in different places around the country so it works with nearby communities,what ever the government will choose its up to them but we will have solar real soon,for now lets just work hard,every effort counts and remember pf is entitld to 3terms of office,one down 2 to go,all wil b well
Amake Mwana
December 23, 2015 at 10:49 am
These power outages are not normal. Within a short space of time? pf, what are you up to? We have our eyes on you. For a better Zambia, vote Hakainde Hichilema for President 2016. Viva HH, Viva UPND!
cloud kaps
December 23, 2015 at 10:49 am
@ Jo Breaker u are right I saw the maamba project it’s big.the government are really working hard to make things better for all of us.
Timbwi
December 23, 2015 at 11:07 am
Let me not hear a foolish man say the outage was caused by overloading. I think we all know operations during this time are not to full capacity unless all PFools were cooking beans last night.
Goodz
December 23, 2015 at 11:08 am
Ba lungu bikeniko a mano.
Kapps
December 23, 2015 at 11:18 am
@timbwi you are a moron.
Timbwi
December 23, 2015 at 1:33 pm
I am not surprised because you have just described yourself. You are no different from those that do not see beyond their nose.
Kangalila Wa Chitungu
December 23, 2015 at 12:37 pm
Imwe Bonse Ba Upnd Supoter U Dnt Reason. Why Dnt U Jst Accept That Yo So Called President Takatekepo zambia? Bushe nangu ni wiso has bin turned down 4 times kuli banoko teti umubwelemo? Hh z a failure akamulwalikafye bp ukumishokwesha during ama elections. Ifi u ar wise enough leave that party & if u dnt want to join pf u can go for mutesa becz u u r failure choosers
PoSHIT Eve
December 23, 2015 at 2:04 pm
In sane countries the Minister of energy and the Electricity Company CEO would be immediately fired
Ghetto
December 23, 2015 at 3:06 pm
Things aint looking good in Zambia.
dinx
December 23, 2015 at 3:50 pm
test
People who hates taking pictures are Ugly
December 23, 2015 at 5:04 pm
Pray for Zambia.
lesleysue
December 23, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Africa was known to be the dark continet i think due to zambia lol. can someone from the Government look into this plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. its not normal