HARARE – The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has distanced itself from a tragic electrocution incident that claimed the life of a 19-year-old student in Budiriro 1 Extension on Wednesday. In a statement, the power utility said the deceased was attached to a private contractor that was carrying out work “outside ZETDC’s jurisdiction and safety protocols.” “ZETDC had not issued a permit or authorisation for any work on the Medium Voltage (MV) line at this location,” the company said. ZETDC extended its “deepest and most sincere condolences” to the victim’s family, friends, and colleagues, adding that the safety of the public and workers remained its highest priority.
The company urged members of the public to engage only authorised ZETDC personnel for any electrical work connected to the national grid. The identity of the deceased and the contractor involved have not been disclosed.
