US$34K stolen copper cables recovered

Ncube said the bulk of recovered copper cables belong to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).
By Jerssie Mpofu Mar. 18, 2024

Diaspora firm sues Chiwenga over smart meters

EMS is also challenging payment of US$50 000 security demanded by the respondents in order for them to hear the challenge.
By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 6, 2024

Zesa records 1 500 vandalism cases

Despite the offence attracting a 10-year jail sentence, authorities said this was not deterring the vandals.
By Ropafadzo Makosi Jan. 24, 2024

Burglar jailed 10 years for cable theft

Chimbambo, the ZETDC loss control officer, was called and confirmed that the property belonged to the power company.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Jan. 24, 2024

Zimbabwe’s ailing SOEs owe Chinese, Indian banks US$1.7b

According to the AfDB, SOEs which benefitted from the on-lent loans are now required to open dedicated debt servicing sinking funds to ensure timely debt servicing.
By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 31, 2023

Zera pushes for more net metering sign ups

In 2019, the distribution arm of the power utility firm, Zesa Holdings, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company introduced a net metering programme.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Oct. 15, 2023
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Bankruptcies loom as crises hit mines

He said in the absence of swift action, waves of closures may not be ruled out.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa Oct. 13, 2023
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Zesa loses US$3b in 25 years over low tariffs

ZETDC, the distribution arm of power utility firm Zesa Holdings, is reeling under massive losses because of the low tariffs.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Oct. 8, 2023

Transformer, power cable vandalism headache for Byo

The power utility is currently struggling to cope with demands for restoration of the damaged infrastructure across the whole country.
By Silas Nkala Sep. 12, 2023