‘Zesa only generating 951MW’

“Unfortunately, we have national grid challenges, resulting in these long outages,” Zata tweeted.
By Tatenda Manyinyire Mar. 29, 2023

News in depth: ‘Going green’: Zimbabwe sets tone for renewable energy revolution in the region

One of the most significant resolutions was that the power utility Zesa Holdings should strengthen the grid and protect renewable energy plants from load shedding.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 26, 2023

Zim mulls energy efficiency policy

Saving electricity has become an important issue in the country, given the rolling blackouts across markets since the end of last year.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 17, 2023

Gwanda villagers take on Zesa

Gwanda villager, Nozithelo Ndlovu said: “It’s all a lie, not a single thing has been done. ZETDC is just trying to present themselves in a good light, but in reality things are different,” she said.
By Zanele Ndlovu Mar. 13, 2023

Zetdc hikes electricity tariffs

In a notice on Wednesday, Zetdc said 100 units will now cost $3 410 while 150 units will cost $7 390; 200 units $11 380 and 250 units $17 070.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Mar. 4, 2023

Zesa workers in bribes storm

One resident Mthulisi Bhebhe of Nkulumane described Zesa staff’s alleged shenanigans as unprofessional and corrupt.
By Emmanuel Mpofu Jan. 30, 2023

Zimbabwe looks to public to provide solar power amid energy crisis

Farmer Kalani Ndlovu, for instance, wants to expand his 13 kilowatt (KW) solar mini-grid — used to pump well water to fill a farm reservoir — and sell the excess power to the state.
By Thomson Reuters Foundation Jan. 15, 2023

Govt releases US$34 million for electricity imports

The country is in the throes of a biting power crisis that has seen some areas go for days without electricity.
By Methembe Sibanda Dec. 19, 2022

News in depth: Power crisis disrupts urban dwellers’ lives, cripples small businesses

“The meat is almost bad, but it can be consumed,” said Dube.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Dec. 11, 2022