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Zesa ropes in private players

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has officially opened the door to private investors and developers to connect over 371 fu

Published: 7 hrs ago | 135 | by Staff reporter

ZESA to replace old prepaid electricity meters

ZESA has announced plans to phase out old prepaid electricity meters across the country as part of its initiative to improve efficiency and provide consumers with more accurate information on their energy usage.In a notice to residents of …

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Afreximbank powers Zesa with US$210m facility

Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings, has secured a US$210 million financing facility from Afreximbank, aimed at strengthening the country's electricity infrastructure and importing additional power. The agreement, concluded on the side…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:53hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zesa completes massive meter rollout project

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has successfully migrated 99 percent of its customers in Bulawayo's historic suburbs from outdated metering systems to modern prepaid meters, a move expected to boost r…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

ConCourt dismisses housing corporation's US$22m bid against NSSA

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by Housing Corporation of Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd seeking to overturn a Supreme Court ruling that nullified a US$22 million arbitral award in its favour against the National Social Security …

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZETDC announces unplanned power outage

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has reported an unplanned power outage affecting large parts of the eastern region and sections of Harare, citing a technical fault.In a statement issued on Monday even…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe needs US$10 billion to fix power crisis

Zimbabwe will require up to US$10 billion in energy sector investment over the next decade to meet rising electricity demand and address chronic power shortages, according to a new report by Veritas, a local legal and policy think-tank. Th…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZESA appoints interim leaders

ZESA Holdings has announced key interim leadership changes in the wake of the sudden passing of its executive chairman, Dr. Sydney Gata.In an internal circular seen by this publication, the state-owned power utility revealed that Vice Chai…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 20:27hrs | | by Staff reporte

Zesa to install cameras on transformers

ZESA Holdings has launched a nationwide anti-vandalism initiative that will see the installation of surveillance cameras, alarms, and sensors on electricity transformers in a bid to curb the rampant destruction of power infrastructure and …

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare plunged into darkness as Zesa switches off tower lights

Harare's last remaining tower lights were switched off this week, plunging Zimbabwe's capital further into darkness - a stark metaphor for the city's deepening governance crisis and financial dysfunction.The blackout, triggered by Harare's…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:46hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter

Zesa spreads prepaid meters to farms

ZESA Holdings has been ordered to implement prepaid and smart electricity meters across all sectors of the economy by October this year, a government move aimed at enhancing revenue collection and curbing rampant non-payment, especially am…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter

Zesa western region contract workers down tools

More than 30 contract workers operating hired vehicles for the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) in the western region have downed tools in protest over what they describe as unfair labour practices and unp…

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

EcoCash launches 'EcoCash Plus' wallet

EcoCash, Zimbabwe's leading mobile money platform, has unveiled EcoCash Plus - a specialised digital wallet designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), vendors, and service providers that collectively power ov…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 18:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

It's time Zimbabwe redefined who we call a national hero

The recent declaration of the late ZESA executive chairman, Sydney Gata, as a national hero has once again reignited a longstanding and deeply divisive debate in Zimbabwe. At the core of the controversy lies a critical question: who t…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:07hrs | 617 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Time to reform the National Heroes selection process in Zimbabwe

Thank you for bestowing National Hero status on Dr. Sydney Zikuzo Gata, a well-decorated engineer and a true patriot. This honour is well deserved. I had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Gata during my time as an investment banker…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:05hrs | 275 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Gata died a bitter, angry, broken man

Sydney Gata, the long-serving and controversial executive chairman of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has died at the age of 79 - just days after his tenure was terminated by Energy and Power Development Minister July Moy…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 15:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa's Sydney Gata dies

Sydney Gata, the long-serving executive chairman of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has died at the age of 79.Gata passed away late Thursday night at a private hospital in Harare, where he had been admitted earlier in the…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 09:17hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe hit by nationwide power outage

Zimbabwe experienced a nationwide power outage on Thursday afternoon after a major system disturbance knocked out power generation at Kariba and Hwange power stations, the country's main electricity sources.In a public notice issued by ZES…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 16:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZETDC presses on with prepaid street lighting

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has vowed to press ahead with its installation of smart prepaid meters for public lighting, despite complaints from local authorities, particularly the Municipality of …

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe rolls out nationwide power network rehabilitation

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has launched an ambitious nationwide power network rehabilitation programme in a bid to tackle persistent electricity outages affecting communities across the country.T…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 18:26hrs | 3546 | by Staff reporter

Zesa blames councils for street light blackout

A wave of violent muggings has hit the cities of Bulawayo and Chitungwiza, plunging residents into fear and frustration as entire suburbs remain in darkness due to street light disconnections.The blackout crisis has been linked to a paymen…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter

South Africa in talks with Zimbabwe, Zambia to run Grand Inga transmission line

South Africa's Minister for Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced on Tuesday that his country is engaging in discussions with Zambia and Zimbabwe regarding the potential routing of the electricity transmission line fr…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:03hrs | 698 | by `

Zimbabwe's electricity supply improves

Zimbabwe's electricity supply continues to show steady improvement, with national power generation reaching 1,586 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, up from 1,417MW recorded the previous day. This marks a significant milestone in the country's ong…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:40hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter

Power generation to increase at Kariba

Power generation at the Kariba South Hydropower Station is expected to increase to around 500 megawatts (MW) during the upcoming winter season, following improved water allocation by the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) to Zimbabwe's power ut…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:14hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter

No end in sight to Zimbabwe's electricity crisis

Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, characterized by daily load-shedding lasting up to 16 hours. Meanwhile, neighboring Zambia remains cautiously optimistic about easing its power outages by August 2025, highlighti…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents raise alarm over ZESA transformer thefts

Residents of Pumula North have voiced outrage over the increasing theft of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) infrastructure and what they describe as a lack of transparency and accountability in the utility's repair processes.Du…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 18:13hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter

Zesa expects normal service at Hwange on Friday

ZESA Holdings has announced that normal electricity supplies from Hwange Power Station are expected to resume by Friday, May 9, following an emergency outage caused by tube leaks that crippled all units at the country's largest coal-fired …

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:36hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

ZESA warns of 'increased load shedding' after Hwange fault

Zimbabweans are facing intensified electricity blackouts after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) announced a significant drop in power generation due to a fault at the Hwange Power Station.In a statement released Sunday, the…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 13:43hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court dismisses Zesa vandals' lengthy jail term appeal

Two brothers from the Midlands Province have been sentenced to a combined 93 years in prison after being convicted of vandalising ZESA Holdings infrastructure and stealing over 11,000 litres of transformer oil, in a case that highlights th…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:22hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe power utility warns over 'bush' electricians

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of hiring unqualified electricians to carry out electrical work, following a rise in electrical accidents and…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter

Mangoma slams ZETDC over US$25 inspection fee

Former Energy Minister Elton Mangoma has criticised the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over its new policy requiring consumers to pay a US$25 fee for mandatory inspections of electrical installations, de…

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:24hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter

Why should citizens pay for ZESA's failure to provide reliable power

If you give us electricity we will not need generators. In a world where governments are often scrutinised for their decisions and policies, the Zimbabwean Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has raised eyebrows with …

Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:29hrs | 424 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zadzamatura projects bumper harvest, as winter wheat cropping nears

Fast growing agricultural seeds company, Tocek Zadzamatura has projected a bumper harvest from 2024/25 farming season throughout the country (from contracted and non-contracted farmers who use their varieties), whilst also targeting to sur…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 10:35hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mhondoro

Lake Kariba water levels rise

Water levels at the Kariba Dam, which is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia, have seen a steady increase in recent months, providing a glimmer of hope for both countries as they grapple with power shortages and economic challenges. The world's …

Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:05hrs | 30307 | by Staff reporter

Zesa owes US$350m for Kariba South renovations

Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hinder its operations. The company is fac…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor blames Zesa for City's street light crisis

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the city's municipality is struggling to maintain street lights due to ongoing issues stemming from the takeover of the thermal power station by the power utility, Zesa Holdings. The mayor's comm…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Electricity availability in Zimbabwe is now worse than Rhodesia in the 1940s

The irony of Zimbabwe having worse electricity availability today than Rhodesia in the 1940s is a stark and painful reminder of how far we have regressed as a nation. For Zimbabweans who have endured nearly 45 years of independence, this r…

Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1140 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe invites power-storage bids to ease supply crisis

Zimbabwe's power-transmission company has invited bids for companies to install energy-storage units as part of measures to ease crippling energy shortages.Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Co. wants battery-storage unit…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:57hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's power crisis set to persist into 2025

Zimbabwe's prolonged power outages, which have left ordinary citizens enduring hours without electricity, are expected to spill over into 2025 due to a lack of foreign currency needed for electricity imports. The country's energy deficit h…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa explains national blackouts

Zimbabweâ€™s power utility, Zesa, has attributed the two major blackouts on Monday night and yesterday afternoon to an imbalance in the international connectors, which affected both the national grids of Zimbabwe and other parts of the reg…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1698 | 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

Gata, Mthuli Ncube differ on load-shedding

The ongoing electricity crisis in Zimbabwe continues to dominate national discussions, with contrasting statements from key government officials regarding the future of load-shedding.ZESA Chairman Sydney Gata has expressed optimism that th…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1094 | by Staff reporter

Parliament power outage exposed consequences of corruption and mismanagement

Two days ago, Zimbabwe once again found itself in the throes of an international embarrassment, this time at the heart of its legislative hub. During the presentation of the 2025 National Budget at the Parliament of Zimbabwe, an unexpected…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:56hrs | 1374 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Upgrade of Hwange thermal station's old units begins

Officials from India's Jindal Steel and Power Company are finalising contracts and assessments for a major refurbishment of six aging generation units at the Hwange Thermal Power Station. The ambitious project, scheduled to commence in ear…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Zesa loses over US$2 million in equipment to theft and vandalism

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has suffered losses exceeding US$2 million due to theft and vandalism of electricity transmission and distribution equipment between January and October this year. The incidents have worsene…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa has reclaimed Harare's 'Sunshine City' status, said mayor Mafume. Dumb and stupid singing for his supper

"Usa kangamwa chezuro nehope!" so goes the Shona adage, warning of the dangers of a selective memory. Zimbabweans have a very selective memory, they see only what they want to see and ignore the rest.Harare's Mayor, Jacob Mafume, went town…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:06hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

Mnangagwa leaves Parliament in darkness

President Emmerson Mnangagwa walked out of the New Parliament Building in total darkness on Thursday, underscoring the severity of Zimbabwe's ongoing electricity crisis. The 82-year-old Zanu-PF leader had just attended the 2025 National Bu…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:18hrs | 2687 | by Staff reporter

Parliament plunges into darkness during Mthuli Ncube's national budget speech

Electricity went off plunging parliament into darkness as finance minister Mthuli Ncube was concluding his 2025 national budget speech on Thursday.President Emmerson Mnangagwa was escorted out of the building in Mt Hampden as parliament's …

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 15:40hrs | 284 | 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

Zimbabwe and Zambia suffer simultaneous blackouts

Zimbabwe and Zambia experienced nationwide blackouts on Sunday night, a disruption believed to be caused by a surge on power lines connecting the two countries to South African power utility Eskom.The outages occurred within minutes of eac…

Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 19:35hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter

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