Microsoft was trending on X following a technical glitch. The software giant’s systems were all down and people took to social media to discuss the disaster.

What went wrong with Microsoft?

On 14 March 2024 Microsoft suffered a service outage in Europe, Middle and Eastern Africa. The software company brought production to a halt in many companies.

The technical problem affected services including Microsoft 365 teams and Azure. In addition, Vodacom, MTN and other network services have been experiencing interruptions.

What caused my Microsoft service interruption?

According to MyBroadband, WIOCC group business development head Darren Bedford has explained that the service interruption was due to under cables on Africa’s west coast to that I experiencing outages.

Network giant Vodacom confirmed that they are also in internet outages which may be due to damage to undersea cables.

Employees discuss Microsoft outage

While Microsoft is likely to lose a lot of money due to the outages some people on social media expressed at the breakdown was a blessing in disguise.

Read people’s hilarious takes and reactions to the Microsoft outage below:

sboshmafu said:

“Microsoft must just stay down for another 10 to 15 business days. We need a break.”

@lwazilwapheshey wrote:

“I wish this would happen each and every after 2 weeks or monthly.”

@tm_gqigqi declares:

“I need Microsoft to be down till COB!”

@KaManzini_S commented:

“Even though Microsoft is down, an audit manager somewhere still expects the trainees to be busy with something.”

@RoryPetzer added:

“And for all losses incurred while Microsoft is down, we should bill Gates. Have a nice afternoon.”

@mphokuhle joked:

“Microsoft found out that we are experiencing year end fatigue in March and decided to assist us.”

@miss_madiba was amused:

“Microsoft is down. Let’s pack up.”