By Mfanufikile Khathwane (Intern)
MBABANE- The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is making strong progress in reconnecting homes and businesses affected by Monday’s powerful windstorm in Mbabane, Manzini and surrounding areas.
The utility is currently hard at work addressing nearly 3 000 faults reported in the wake of the storm, which fell trees, damaged power lines, and disrupted service across many communities.
Some of the hardest-hit areas in Mbabane include Ekupheleni, Ngwenya, Motshane, Mpolonjeni, Siphocosini, Bhikini, Fonteyn, Pine Valley, Mncitsini, Mantjolo, Mahhebedla, Makholokholo, Mbangweni, Mangwaneni, Mahwalala, and Selection Park. In Manzini, affected neighbourhoods include Phonjwane, Moneni, Elwandle, Gumtree, Hhelehhele, Luhlokohla, Ngculwini, Mantjonga, Mkhombokati, and Ndlandlameni.
EEC is pleased to report that many main circuits have already been restored, although some areas may still be experiencing outages while crews clear trees and repair lines. Currently, 11 specialized teams are deployed across the network, supported by Dispatch and two dedicated workstations at Stonehenge Depot, all working to resolve faults and reconnect communities safely and efficiently.
Some segments of the network, such as Mpolonjeni (Feeder 3220), remain affected due to a fallen tree resting on a main high-tension line. EEC crews are addressing this and other key issues promptly and safely.
As power is restored, EEC kindly requests those whose service has been reinstated to close their cases by dialing *8888#, selecting option 1, then 3, or by responding to confirmation phone calls. Doing so helps EEC prioritize areas that are still experiencing outages and resolve all cases more quickly.
EEC is committed to reducing the number of outages by the end of the day and restoring service to all affected communities. The utility extends its appreciation to its valued customers for their patience, understanding, and continued support during the recovery process.
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