Dark moment for SONA: Mnangagwa’s speech affected by power outage

President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Tuesday forced to complete his State of the Nation Address (SONA) using a torchlight after the New Parliament Building was plunged into darkness.

The unexpected blackout disrupted proceedings for several minutes, leaving the National Assembly in confusion.

Some ruling party legislators shouted that the incident was an act of sabotage, while others murmured in disbelief.

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