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Zimbabwe's power demand set to soar by 40% by 2030

Zimbabwe's mining sector is expected to record a sharp rise in energy consumption between 2026 and 2030, with electricity demand projected to grow by 40 percent and petroleum usage by 20 percent, according to Government estimates. The outl…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 11:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa owed ZWG 14 billion

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is grappling with debts exceeding ZWG14 billion, with local authorities and the industrial ferrochrome sector emerging as the largest defaulters, it has been revealed.F…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 16:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

99% of Zesa customers on pre-paid meters

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has reached a major milestone in its efforts to modernise billing and improve revenue collection, with 99% of customers now on pre-paid meters and 65% upgraded to smart meters. The move is expec…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 06:40hrs | | 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 10:07hrs | | 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 10:05hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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 | | 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 an

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

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

Paid an arm and leg for Hwange Unit 7 & 8 and yet they not generating - Chinese demanding head in a silver platter!

ZESA's explanation of reduced generation from Hwange Thermal Power Station especially due to repeated Units 7 and 8 did not make any sense at all. The two units costing US$ 1.4 billion were commission last year, for Pete's sake. How can th…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:17hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

ZESA for something at Ngundu BC

Dear Editor Ngundu residents have seen it all in the hands of ZESA Rutenga. The residents have suffered enough and have now nowhere to run to. They came and cut off electric power cables that bring power to Ngundu for the reasons best know…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 22:59hrs | | by Ngundu Resident

Southern African power crisis stems from post-liberation history

THE electrical power crisis that has enveloped southern Africa has its roots in our post-liberation history. Prior to that, the utilities created by the States of southern Africa exhibited considerable foresight and planning. This was led …

Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Energy Minister Soda Zhemu's 2 years of empty electricity promises

On 29 August 2020 Energy Minister Soda Zhemu told the nation that, "One of the power generating units at Hwange Thermal Power Station was fixed yesterday to boost the country's unity capacity by more than 150MW. Bear with us  ðŸ‡¿ðŸ‡¼…

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 13:26hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

ZESA v Chivayo case, a close analysis

(article source NewZimbabwe newspaper:13/09/2022).In my view, I think Mr Chivayo is the one who is on the wrong side in this case. Therefore that case has to be struck out in whole, not in part.The reason being that he (Mr Chivayo) entered…

Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 16:06hrs | | by Njabulo

COPPER thieves get 27 years in jail

Four copper cables thieves were yesterday jailed to a combined 27 years by Bindura regional magistrate Estere Chivasa.Frighton Moyo, Munyaradzi Maherani, Tafadzwa Matsongabere and Luckmore Honde were given varying sentences by the magistra…

Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 20:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

'Hospitals must be exempt from ZESA load shedding' â€“ how when it's generating capacity, wake up for Pete's sake

"These power cuts are already piling more costs in some hospitals such as Ingutsheni and Ekusileni Hospital that now have to rely on generators, yet fuel prices have been going up," complained Bulawayo provincial medical director,Marphios …

Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 04:53hrs | | by omusa Garikai

ZESA embarks on massive disconnections

THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has embarked on a massive nationwide electricity disconnection exercise as part of their credit control mechanism.In a public notice the power utility further encouraged farmers with outstan…

Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

When electricity is a visitor, not a resident

Electricity where are you? Shall I say Zesa or who? Chinehasha Business Centre and the learning institutions adjacent to the Centre have been without power for about four months now. Indeed faults do occur especially during the rain season…

Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 18:12hrs | | by Tincuts Chinehasha

President Mnangagwa what is our problem?

We are the second largest platinum producer in the world, we have gold reserves around the country, we have chrome, we have alluvial diamonds, we have best human resources skills, we have land and natural resources related to governance, m…

Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 07:10hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Zesa where is your conscience, heart and professionalism

My 'beef' with Zesa is denying me the chance to watch my favourite local drama 'Tunga'. I am an avid follower of that local series but alas, I have now lost track, only fading memories still lingers. Why, why Zesa? My favourite characters,…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 19:32hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Electricity cuts, lifestyles and modified behaviour in Zimbabwe

Electricity and access to it is a big issue in Zimbabwe at the moment. Not least by admission of our own government, but more importantly by the lived realities of many urban-based Zimbabweans, civil service workers, social service provide…

Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 07:03hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

Zesa Holdings' breach of contract

THE frustration and futility of it all; no person living in Zimbabwe is happy with the current electricity supply situation.Not even the most hopeful optimists can think brightly about power cuts that go for up to 18 hours daily without re…

Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 15:30hrs | | by Miriam Tose Majome

Why Zimbabwe is on the path to progress

Zimbabwe is on a journey of reform. Nobody ever said it wouldn't be a bumpy ride; but the most important thing is that the journey has begun, and we are heading in the right direction.The Transitional Stabilisation Programme, the first ste…

Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 06:23hrs | | by Prof Mthuli Ncube

What should happen now in Zimbabwe?

The problem with every dictator is arrogance and cowardice. They all have fallen after having been factually and truthfully warned and have even been advised on what to do to avoid embarassment and catastrophic results. They all just dont …

Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:18hrs | | by Clement Moyo

Rooting out corruption one arrest at a time

There is an old philosophical question that asks when exactly a certain amount of grains of sand turn into a heap. Where is the border â€“ two grains, 100 grains, 1000 grains? We can witness something similar now here in Zimbabwe. The ques…

Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 08:16hrs | | by Knowledge Moyo

EcoCash-Zesa_Powertel unholly alliance

Editor,This email serves as a complaint for my experience since yesterday afternoon as I tried to top up electricity where I stay using EcoCash and cash.I am a tenant in Nketa 7, and this month it was my turn to purchase electricity tokens…

Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 14:36hrs | | by Challenge Chabvuta

Pre-paid electricity meters too expensive

EDITOR,While the move to have residents purchase their own household electricity pre-paid meters is a noble idea, there still lingers many questions regarding their accessibility.We acknowledge that Zesa Holdings has been hamstrung by resi…

Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 17:23hrs | | by Tawanda Pamire

Good news to confront the naysayers

As we begin a truly new era for Zimbabwe, I cannot fathom the vile negativity with which so many people still view the new dispensation.It appears as if people have very short memories. Not long ago we were an isolated pariah state with no…

Published: 15 May 2018 at 16:08hrs | | by Mike Tawanda

Residents should heed President Mnangagwa's call

Both commercial and domestic users of electricity owing the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) large amounts of money should heed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's call to pay for electricity bills in order for the power utility com…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:11hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Soldiers beating up people in Ngundu, Chivi - Army general please save our souls

Dear Editor We the Ngundu and Chivi residents are now living in fear. Soldiers driven by Mashapa are asking for shop licences and beating up the mishikashika boys. Those who fail to produce operating licence are beaten up or else they exto…

Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 20:38hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Corruption at ZESA Rutenga

Dear editor I am blowing a whistle for ZAAC to come investigate the ZESA Rutenga area which services the Ngundu area.These people are very corrupt and they have a 'something for something' language. They planted some power-line poles at Ng…

Published: 23 Dec 2017 at 07:34hrs | | by Ngundu Resident

Zesa is killing us

Editor, Zesa's intention to hike tariff is not fair to us poor electric consumers. The parastatal is infested by mismanagement coupled with corruption. We have read about these shenanigans. Surely, these corrupt dealings done by high up.. …

Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 16:29hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Government should be commended for paying Eskom

I would like to applaud Government, through its parastatal Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, (ZESA), Holdings for their continuous efforts to reduce the arrears owed to Eskom, a South African power utility company.It is pleasing that …

Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 08:22hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Rural electrification, the way to go

Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Power Development should be applauded for its Rural Energy Master Plan (REMP) project of electrifying rural areas nationwide.This constructive move was recently announced by Energy and Power D…

Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 16:36hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Swift action needed to bail ZESA

If there is anything that the people of Zimbabwe would like to quickly forget, worse still to experience once more, is the dark period in the recent past that saw load-shedding stretching for 18 hours a day.The media has reported that the …

Published: 24 May 2017 at 14:06hrs | | by John Sigauke

Zesa 'ignores' Happy Hill residents, two months no electricity

Editor, Hide my id please. Today marks 2 months without electricity in our medium density suburb of Happy hill in Harare that is the suburb to the left along Bulawayo road just before Kuwadzana round about from the city of Harare. No joy f…

Published: 16 May 2017 at 14:31hrs | | by Concerned Happy Hill resident

ESKOM warning to ZESA worrying

The People's Democratic Party views the warning to ZESA by South African utility  ESKOM is a serious cause of concern. It is an indictment on the ZANUPF leadership who have dismally failed to deal with the power demands of the country…

Published: 08 May 2017 at 10:47hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

6 weeks not electricity

Editor, Hide my id please. I'm a Happy hill  resident in Harare that is the medium density suburb to the left side near Kuwadzana flyover. We lost power on the 13th of March 2017 that will simply translate to just over a month and 2 w…

Published: 29 Apr 2017 at 16:50hrs | | by Concerned Happy Hill resident

Cross-Border power can help African economies overcome low electricity supply rates

With the recent announcement of an ambitious power project to connect Cape Town and Cairo within the next three years, the opportunities for reliable cross-border electricity generation are once again in the spotlight. Mark Makanda of…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:03hrs | | by Agencies

Why? Is quality education achievable? Transform the lives of our children

Mushumbi High has the potential of being among top 100 schools in the country. On 16 September 2004 his Excellency President Robert Gabriel Mugabe donated computers to the school as to pave way for the learning of ICT at the school. Where …

Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 07:56hrs | 223 | by Anonymous

Dzivarasekwa 4 residents going for 2 weeks without electricity

Editor,Dzivarasekwa 4 residents going for 2 weeks without electricity after a fault which resulted from the oil which was stolen from the transformer. The Zesa faults team vow to fix the residents not to restore power unless they get money…

Published: 07 Mar 2017 at 08:49hrs | | by Resident

ZESA power lines

Mr editor,Can you please find out and advise us the public if there is any legal instrument through which ZESA and ZETDC can compel citizens to cut down trees, growing within their properties, that interfere with ZESA power lines.If there …

Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 08:17hrs | 395 | by Jabu Mafu

ZESA and City Council tools for 2018 vote rigging

Besides state army and the police being tools of brutalising poor Zimbabweans by Zanu-PF the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) and City Council is also being used to mount pressure on the Zimbabwean impover…

Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 12:30hrs | | by Panashe Makufa

Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission must investigate ZESA now!

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is challenged to investigate massive officialised corruption ruling at the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA). There are numerous accusations levelled against it which need thorough …

Published: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:43hrs | 1119 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Corruption tearing apart our nation

The call by the ZANU-PF National Consultative Assembly members to decisively deal with corrupt party officials is long overdue process as the economy is drained mercilessly to the drying point by wicked bigwigs who abuse their offices. The…

Published: 14 Jun 2016 at 13:49hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Zesa must put its house in order before hiking tariffs

One day, yours truly made a sacrifice and doled out the last dollar in the pocket to a poor beggar in the street. End of day, he bumped into the same freeloading beggar at a drinking hole imbibing and riotously eating with a cluster of par…

Published: 18 May 2016 at 12:45hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Byo City Council's $47 million Zesa debt lingers

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is still negotiating with Zesa to offset part of its $47 million debt to council by cancelling the $37 million the local authority owes the electricity supplier.If the two institutions agree on the arrangement, …

Published: 17 Nov 2014 at 06:18hrs | | by BCC

'This is an appeal to ZESA Engineers and Technicians' - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.10:38am, 2 May - +263 7* *** ****: This is an appeal to ZESA Engineers and Technicians,…

Published: 02 May 2014 at 08:08hrs | | by Worried Resident

Hands up those who say Zesa should change to a National Grid Services Company?

I am not convinced that the so-called proposed restructuring of ZESA to National Grid Services Company (NGSC) by Zimbabwe's GNU will solve all the practical problems associated with Zesa.News that the Government is planning to drop the nam…

Published: 23 Jan 2013 at 11:11hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 23rd January 2013

Energy saving tips for Zimbabweans households - zesa version

A couple of months back I promised that I would share some info concerning energy saving and that was in the wake of ZESA awarding a contract to a South African Company to supply the country with CFL lights. Last December I did a project f…

Published: 23 Sep 2012 at 04:40hrs | | by Justice Maphosa

Why Zesa bills are so high

Do you know why bills from the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) are so unrealistically high?It is the salaries they pay themselves. ZESA's salaries system is so flawed and unrealistic in view of Zimbabwe's economic circumstance…

Published: 12 May 2012 at 07:43hrs | | by Fingaz

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