Harare, (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Holdings has announced a series of scheduled plant maintenance at Hwange Power Station, aimed at ensuring the long-term reliability and efficiency of the country’s power generation infrastructure.

In a statement, the power utility provider revealed that Hwange Unit 7 will undergo a Class B maintenance program from March 2 to March 29, 2025.

This follows the successful completion of a Class C maintenance program for Hwange Unit 8, which was carried out in January 2025.

“Additionally, Hwange Unit 6 will be taken offline for statutory maintenance from March 15 to May 14, 2025, a critical step to prepare the unit for increased power generation during the peak winter season.

“The maintenance activities are part of ZESA’s proactive approach to ensuring the stability and sustainability of Zimbabwe’s power supply,” read part of the statement.

While the outages may temporarily reduce available generation capacity, the utility has assured the nation that robust strategies are in place to mitigate any disruptions.

Kariba Power Station, which currently operates primarily as a peaking plant, will play a pivotal role in maintaining supply during this period.

ZESA has emphasized that Kariba’s output will be carefully managed to address periods of low supply, with adjustments made as necessary to conserve water resources for future use.

This balanced approach aims to maintain a sustainable energy mix while minimizing the impact on consumers.

The utility reiterated its commitment to delivering reliable and efficient power supply, underscoring the importance of these maintenance activities in safeguarding the nation’s energy infrastructure.

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