Zimbabwe is approaching a year without scheduled power cuts, according to ZESA Holdings. However, recent electricity interruptions have left residents in several areas frustrated.
ZESA stakeholder relations officer Prisca Utete told The Herald on Tuesday that the country had gone 304 consecutive days without load-shedding.
She said Zimbabwe needs another 61 days to reach the milestone, potentially around 27 December.
Nevertheless, residents in parts of Harare and Shamva have reported persistent power cuts. Communities in Budiriro, Glen View, Highfield, Kuwadzana and Shamva say outages have lasted four to six hours daily since Saturday.
ZESA Explains Recent Electricity Interruptions
Utete said the recent disruptions resulted from technical faults and scheduled maintenance. She stressed that these interruptions did not constitute load-shedding.
“ZESA acknowledges reports from residents in Budiriro, Glen View, Highfield, Kuwadzana and Shamva regarding electricity supply interruptions that reportedly began on Saturday, with outages lasting between four and six hours daily,” she said.
The utility also acknowledged the impact of prolonged outages on households and businesses.
“We recognise the inconvenience caused by prolonged power interruptions to households, businesses and essential services, and we appreciate residents for bringing these concerns to our attention.
“However, Zimbabwe has gone for 304 days without load-shedding. These power outages are attributed to faults and planned maintenance on our infrastructure.”
ZESA’s explanation distinguishes scheduled load-shedding from outages caused by infrastructure problems. However, affected residents still face disruptions while technicians address the faults.
Hwange and Kariba Supply Most of Zimbabwe’s Electricity
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe was generating approximately 1,455 megawatts of electricity on Tuesday, 27 October, according to the Zimbabwe Power Company.
Hwange Thermal Power Station supplied the largest share, producing 994MW. Kariba South Hydropower Station contributed another 415MW.
Independent power producers added 46MW to the national electricity supply.
The figures highlight the contribution of the country’s major power stations to electricity generation. However, residents continue to experience interruptions in areas affected by faults and maintenance work.
ZESA’s 304-day claim puts Zimbabwe closer to its year-long milestone. The remaining challenge is addressing local supply disruptions while maintaining reliable electricity delivery.
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