IRENA 15th Assembly: ZESA courts clean power investors amid energy crisis
The country is currently grappling with punitive power cuts, with some areas going for up to 18 hours a day without electricity.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
17h ago
Vandalism hits Nyamandlovu Aquifer
Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) and Zesa were expected to also provide security to safeguard the pumps and transformers at the aquifer.
By William Vudla
Jan. 13, 2025
Load shedding here to stay, says Zesa
The Kariba hydropower plant, with a total capacity of 1,050 megawatts (MW), has seen its dependable capacity drop to as low as less than 100 megawatts.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 22, 2024
Power crisis: Everyone in belly of the beast
This hydroelectric plant, which generates 1 050 megawatts (MW) of power, has been unable to operate at full capacity.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 20, 2024
A bad deal concealed by an opaque system
This is the only option that is likely to take us out of a predator’s jaws.
By Shame Makoshori
Nov. 29, 2024
200 Glen View houses connected to pilot solar project
The solar scheme initiative involves renting out and installing solar panels on rooftops, and the solar energy generated will be fed into the national grid.
By Sydney Kawadza
Nov. 22, 2024
Electricity load-shedding extends to more than 24hrs
Zesa also confirmed the power shortage saying this had been compounded by low generation capacity at Kariba Power Station as a result of low water levels.
By Chantay Ruswa
Nov. 14, 2024
Ex-Zesa chief wades into power crisis debate
They also indicated that during power outages they resorted to diesel powered generators, which were expensive.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 18, 2024
Blackouts wipe off US$500m from mines
Mining industry executives ratcheted pressure on state power utility, Zesa, to take decisive actions in order to protect over 30 000 workers employed in the sector.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 11, 2024
