Plan for power cuts when you rely on cards and ATMs
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Lusaka has seen long stretches of load shedding. In August 2024 ZESCO said some customers, especially in Lusaka, faced cuts of up to 20 hours, and official travel advice warns that outages can affect traffic lights, phone networks, shops, banks and ATMs. Carry some kwacha in cash, keep a charged power bank, and ask your accommodation about backup power before you book. Conditions shift with water levels at the dams, so check locally.
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Plan for power cuts when you rely on cards and ATMsAcross Lusaka, especially banks, ATMs and shops
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