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What we experience in Zimbabwe is no longer load shedding - It's an energy crisis

Downplaying the gravity of a crisis may offer short-term comfort, but in the long run, it only deepens the problem.In Zimbabwe today, the term "load shedding" has become a household phrase - repeated so often and so casually that it has lo…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 20:58hrs | 491 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

South Africa back to Stage 6 load shedding

Eskom announced that Stage 6 load shedding would continue on Sunday due to multiple trips at Camden Power Station. The national power utility said Stage 6 would continue until further notice. "This measure followed the implementation of St…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 10:52hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's capital city plunged into darkness

Harare, the Zimbabwean capital city, usually a hub of activity even during late evening hours, was plunged into darkness last night due to a power outage. Even the State House, Zimbabwe House, and the President's Office, as well as other c…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:41hrs | 2679 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cuts power exports to ease load-shedding

Zimbabwe has significantly reduced power exports to neighbouring countries to bolster local electricity supplies, leading to a notable reduction in load-shedding across the country over the past two weeks.This development coincides with im…

Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 4999 | by Staff reporter

Chasi prepared to return to end ZESA woes

Former Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi, has expressed his readiness to serve Zimbabwe once again as the country grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. The growing calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to reappo…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 18:13hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter

ZESA addresses power outages

ZESA Holdings has reassured Zimbabweans that efforts are underway to address technical faults at the Hwange Power Station that have led to widespread power outages. The national power utility explained in a statement yesterday that the out…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:25hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

Zesa switches off 17 Bulawayo Suburbs

A TOTAL of 17 Suburbs in Bulawayo will be without electricity for about 7hours between 9am to 4.30pm due to maintenance work.In a statement on X, The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) identified the affecte…

Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1299 | by Staff reporter

ZESA increases load-shedding schedules across Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's national power utility, ZESA Holdings, has announced extended load-shedding across the country due to decreased electricity generation at the Hwange Thermal Power Station.In a statement released on Saturday evening, ZESA detaile…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:40hrs | 1262 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe load-shedding will not exceed stage-1 during winter season

ZIMBABWEANS can expect significantly limited load-shedding this winter season owing to considerably improved national grid stability that followed the commissioning of new generation units at Hwange Thermal Power Station, optimised generat…

Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe industry applauds improved power situation

THE business community has started feeling the positive impact of improved power generation in the country, expressing hope that the situation will continue to stabilise, thereby guaranteeing enhanced production and supply of goods.Zimbabw…

Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Load-shedding back to Stage 2

Zesa HOLDINGS has reverted to Stage Two load-shedding schedule hardly two weeks after assuring consumers of significant relief. Zesa spokesperson Mr Fullard Gwasira earlier this month said they had downgraded load-shedding from Stage Two t…

Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 07:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zesa dismisses four-day load shedding reports

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has dismissed reports that it will switch to stage four of load shedding, which would see affected suburbs experiencing four days without electricity. In a statement ye…

Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa sets the record straight on levels of load shedding

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) says it has noted with concern gross misrepresentations by the Financial Gazette (Page 2 - 11th July 2019 edition) that ZESA Holdings is contemplating introducing a non…

Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 19:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZESA load shedding moves to Stage 2

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company has announced that electricity load shedding has moved to Stage 2.In a statement announcing the development ZETDC said, "Power Alert Electricity supply situation today is parti…

Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 13:26hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

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