Many parts of Zambia are reported in darkness now (11pm CAT). In the capital, Lusaka many places that were supposed to have power were blacked out at around 10 pm CAT.
The power is being cut at the time Zambians are following proceedings in Parliament on the constitution bill debate. One of the contentious clauses being debated is the presidential running mate. They are reports that the PF government wants the clause amended to give the president powers to fire the vice president
It is not clear what has caused the power cuts in many parts of the country including mines. Click on this link here to see places that are reported in dark.