Chronicle EditorPeter Matika – [email protected]
SEVERAL households located in Bulawayo East suburbs have been plunged into darkness, after thieves once again stole copper cables as the spate of vandalism of critical public infrastructure continues throughout the country.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) said power outage in the area is due to vandalized power cables.
“Our teams are working to ensure full restoration of service in the shortest possible time. Customers are advised to treat all circuits as LIVE during this period as power may be restored without notice. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused,” said the power utility.
ZETDC said the affected areas include Hereford Road, Cumberland Drive, Lancaster Road, Durham Road, Leicester Road, Salop Square, Hillside Police Station, Hillside Shopping Centre, Cecil Avenue, Leander Avenue, Limerick Road, Montgomery Road, Zuva Garage Matopos Road, Norfolk Road and surrounding areas.
Reports of vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure are rampant and these have a crippling effect on water and power supplies to consumers including critical institutions like hospitals, rail transportation, and communication systems.
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