ZESA Holdings has announced a significant reduction in national power supplies following a technical fault at the Hwange Power Station, triggering widespread load shedding across the country.
In a statement released on May 4, 2025, the utility company advised its stakeholders of the unforeseen fault, which has severely impacted electricity generation at the country’s largest thermal power station. The resulting shortfall in electricity supply has led to increased power outages affecting all customer groups.
“This unforeseen incident has necessitated increased load shedding across all customer groups,” the company said, acknowledging the disruption faced by households, businesses, and critical institutions.
ZESA’s technical team is currently working to resolve the issue and restore normal operations as quickly as possible. The utility assured stakeholders that all efforts are being made to minimize the duration of the power disruptions.
The company also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the outages, emphasizing its commitment to restoring services.
