Staff Reporter
The power utility company, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced a reduction in load shedding in response of the rising domestic power generation capacity as of this Tuesday, the Harare Post has learnt.
In an update yesterday, ZESA Holdings General Manager responsible for Stakeholder Relations, Communications and Welfare, Dr George Manyaya said the power supply situation was expected to further improve due to the stabilisation of Unit 7, which will add another 300 MW to the national grid.
“ZESA holdings is pleased to advise its valued stakeholders of the improved power supply situation in the country, which has resulted in reduced load curtailment across most of customer segments.
“This achievement was as a result of implementation of various measures and the stabilisation of performance of Hwange Unit 7, which is undergoing commissioning tests and has been able to supply a full load of 300 MW to national grid in some instances. We expect the electricity supply situation to continuously improve as we ramp up generation at the Hwange Power Station,” said Manyaya.
Additionally, a business analyst who spoke to this publication, Tendai Zvakavapano, applauded ZESA and emphasised that ZESA should continue to seek ways of improving the power supply so as to increase the output production of businesses in the industry.
“Economic growth is a fundamental requirement for the development of a country. Without enough power supply, any society and economy ceases to function properly. Lack of adequate power can be more detrimental, especially to a developing country like Zimbabwe as it diminishes the level of production output. Therefore, l commend ZESA holding for their continued resilience in trying to improve the power supply so as to increase the output production of businesses in the industry,” said Zvakavapano.
Meanwhile, the Second Republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has facilitated the implementation of the 600 MW Hwange expansion project at a cost of US$1.5 billion through a Chinese loan deal.
