ZETDC Boss Fired After Power Outage Disrupts Mnangagwa’s Address

The Managing Director of the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), Abel Gurupira, has been dismissed with immediate effect following a dramatic power outage that interrupted President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address in Parliament. The blackout, which plunged the chamber into darkness mid-speech, forced the president to continue under torchlight, triggering widespread public embarrassment and criticism.

Abel Gurupira The incident has ignited a wave of ridicule and frustration across the country, with many viewing the blackout as a stark metaphor for the state of governance and service delivery. The timing—during a high-profile national address—has intensified scrutiny on the energy sector’s leadership and raised fresh questions about accountability at the highest levels.

Dandaro Online, Zimbabwe Latest News Today

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