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Topic : Power Cuts

Power outages set to worsen, says Zesa
The power utility said “this is being carried out to ensure readiness for increased generation during the peak winter season”.
By Richard Farekaye Feb. 28, 2025
Power outages set to worsen, says Zesa

Zimbabwe’s worsening power cuts sound death knell to struggling small businesses
Many business owners have been forced to close doors, as they cannot afford the big costs of using backup generators.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Nov. 24, 2024
Zimbabwe’s worsening power cuts sound death knell to struggling small businesses

NewsDay cartoon 24 August, 2024 edition
NewsDay cartoon 24 August, 2024 edition
By The Watcher Aug. 24, 2024
NewsDay cartoon 24 August, 2024 edition

Power cuts, pipe bursts disrupt Byo water supplies
Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association secretary for administration Thembelani Dube said the perennial water pumping interruptions were due to neglect by authorities at council.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 4, 2023
Power cuts, pipe bursts disrupt Byo water supplies

Power crisis needs lasting solution
Beyond the economic implications, the power cuts have taken a toll on the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans.
By Newsday Nov. 11, 2023
Power crisis needs lasting solution

Persistent power crisis cripples mining, industry
Power cuts, according to Isaac Kwesu, chief executive officer of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, are endangering the sustainability of the mining industry.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Nov. 10, 2023
Persistent power crisis cripples mining, industry

Perennial power cuts choke health delivery system
The project is largely funded through the Global Fund. 
By Vanessa Gonye Jul. 8, 2023
Perennial power cuts choke health delivery system

Amid power cuts, food preservation made easy by grannies in cities
There are increasing reports of the theft of copper cables and transformer oil from power base stations.
By Ignatius Banda May. 14, 2023
Amid power cuts, food preservation made easy by grannies in cities

Power cuts hamper Proplastics production
The group announced that it was working hard to ensure this risk is mitigated and the market does not suffer supply gaps.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 1, 2023
Power cuts hamper Proplastics production

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