HARARE, Apr. 21 (NewsDay Live) — The Malilangwe Trust has applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) for a licence to build and operate a 2MW solar plant at Malilangwe Wildlife Estate in Chiredzi, Masvingo province.
The application, filed under Section 46 of the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19] (2002), seeks approval to construct, own, operate and maintain the facility at Subdivision 1, Fair Range, Chiredzi. Power generated will be used exclusively on-site and fed through the existing Chiredzi 11kV (33kV) feeder line.
ZERA has opened a 14-day public consultation period during which stakeholders may submit written representations for or against the application. Submissions close on May 5, 2026.
Malilangwe Wildlife Estate is a private conservation area in Zimbabwe’s Lowveld, managed by the Malilangwe Trust, which focuses on wildlife conservation and community development.
The move comes as private entities increasingly adopt off-grid or embedded solar solutions to mitigate persistent power shortages.
