Interpol Just Raided Crypto Miners in Angola. Could Explain the Unrelenting...
You’ve probably heard of Interpol, the global police organisation that goes after big-time criminals. Well, their latest target isn’t some drug lord or international spy. It’s a bunch of crypto...
View ArticleWhen National Utilities Fail, Private Power Steps In: Lessons from Durban,...
Durban just made a move that shows us what the future of electricity in Southern Africa will look like. The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa’s third-largest city, has received...
View ArticleThis is why Independent Power Producers are now interested in the energy...
As I’m sure we all understand now, our electricity woes can only be fixed by the private sector getting involved. Of course, ZESA remains the most important entity in that sector but we just can’t put...
View ArticleThe Econet Conundrum: Why Zimbabwe’s Telecom Giant Isn’t the Villain in the...
As Starlink makes its grand entrance into Zimbabwe’s telecommunications arena, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. The promise of high-speed internet at seemingly affordable prices has many...
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So ZESA is winning awards as the country languishes in darkness? Could the...
The Zimbabwe Electrical Supply Authority (ZESA) Holdings is a state-owned company responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity in Zimbabwe. That’s not speculation on why they...
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Could Converting Regular Cars to Electric Vehicles Be Viable in Zimbabwe?
Wondered this after bumping into an article about companies doing this in South America. Brand new full electric vehicles are quite pricey. But what if you could change that old rusting Bhamba-datya or...
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ZESA Net Metering: Zimbabweans With Solar Encouraged To Sell Their Excess...
ZESA is asking Zimbabweans with solar installations to sell their excess electricity into the ZESA national grid. According to a ZESA spokesperson, George Manyaya, this is now possible as part of its...
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ZESA consulting on deployment of floating solar panels at Kariba, for now,...
There is no digital economy without electricity. We thought we had turned a leaf but it was only for a few months just before and after the elections. It’s just a coincidence, I’m sure. So, we know...
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Low power generation may not be our biggest problem – transmission...
Ever been in a position where you had very low expectations and still ended up disappointed? ZESA, ZETDC and ZPC just did that to me, for the umpteenth time. In August and September, it appeared the...
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More companies apply to generate/ procure electricity. ZESA monopoly over?
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that it’s important to diversify our energy sources. Can you imagine where we would be if our hopes and dreams were in hydroelectric power alone? Kariba...
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Want to pay for ZESA using USD? Here’s all you need to know
I know that many people love that government services can be paid for using ZW$ because that means they can convert their USD at a good rate (i.e. the street rate which is always higher than the...
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Hwange Unit 8 to contribute 300MW to the grid before June is up, Unit 7...
The electricity situation in Zimbabwe keeps evolving. One day it looks like the worst might be behind us then the next, it’s firewood and candles for everyone. In my neighbourhood at least, things...
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ZETDC prepaid token system will be down for maintenance from 5 to 7 May
ZETDC will be running scheduled maintenance on the token system from the 5th to the 7th of May. As a result, you will be unable to purchase tokens during this period. It is advised that you purchase...
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Zim could meet 50% of electricity demand using solar by 2025, says govt. From...
As I write this, the Zimbabwe Power Company is producing 684MW of electricity, against a demand that is likely around 2200MW with this chilly weather. Pre-school maths tells me, that we are around...
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Govt considering shutting down 3 power stations, Hwange Units 1-6 should be...
The circus that is Zimbabwe’s power generation continues. The country remains in literal and figurative darkness as electricity demand continues to outpace supply. As I write this, the Zimbabwe Power...
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These are Zesa’s new electricity charges, effective 1 March 2023
You live in a hyperinflationary economy, so you should be used to this. Electricity tariffs have gone up and this is how much it’s going to cost you to keep the lights on. Of course, we are talking...
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Zimbabwe’s current load shedding explained
Some say ZESA is now working on the same off-peak hours as telecoms operators and their bonus data. It’s such a funny statement to lighten up an otherwise dark situation that Zimbabwe finds itself in....
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Hon. Soda Zhemu graces US$1m Southern African Power Pool offices in Harare
On the 31st of October 2022, Hon. Soda Zhemu officiated the opening of the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) coordination center at Emerald Hill in Harare. With Zimbabwe being at the center of SADC it...
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ZETDC’s 350 000 household connection deficit. What if…?
Imagine this. Right now there are 350 000 households in Zimbabwe that have not yet been connected to the grid. Me included. I read this headline and I thought, wait a minute. What if ZESA as an...
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New Zesa tariffs with effect 26 Sept 2022. 45% hike!
Zesa has updated its tariffs for September 2022 taking effect on the 26th of the same month. The tariffs include the 6% REA levy. It looks like the tariffs are up by 45% across the board so expect an...
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