Staff writer
Zimbabweans will have to brace for more power reduction as Zesa embarks on a maintenance schedule at Hwange Power station from 2 to 29 March.
The power utility company will also shut down Unit 6 at Hwange Power station for two months.
In a statement dated 28 February Zesa Holdings said:
“We would like to inform our valued stakeholders that Hwange Unit 7 will undergo a scheduled class B maintenance, from 2nd to 29 March 2025.This follows the successful class C maintenance of Hwange Unit 8 in January 2025.
“Furthermore, Hwange Power station Unit 6 will be taken off line for statutory maintenance from March 15 to May 14, 2005.This is being carried out to ensure readiness for increased generation during the peak winter period.”
Zesa Holdings said mitigatory measures will be put in places to ensure that stakeholders are not severely affected by power outages during the maintenance period.
“We would like to assure the nation that various strategies have been put in place to ensure stable supply during the period.Kariba power station which is primarily operating as a peaking plant, will be managed carefully to address the periods of low supply caused by these outages.The output from Kariba will be adjusted as and when necessary to conserve water for future use, ensuring a balanced and sustainable energy mix.”
Over the past weeks, power outages have worsened across the country, with citizens enduring up to 15 hours without electricity.
Indications on the ground are that Zimbabweans will have to brace for a 2025 dark winter.