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Masimba Holdings has sharply reduced its energy consumption across operations even as its project pipeline expanded, with the group’s 2025 annual report revealing the tangible impact of its sustained solar integration strategy.
Grid electricity consumption fell by more than 71 percent over three years, dropping from 127 569 kilowatt-hours in 2023 to just 36 555 kilowatt-hours in 2025. Diesel consumption similarly retreated from 3 296 841 litres in 2023 to 2 916 260 litres in 2025, an approximate 12 percent reduction, as solar systems deployed at project sites displaced reliance on both generators and the national grid.
The efficiency gains are particularly striking given that the group closed the year with a record order book of US$278 million, spanning mining infrastructure, building construction, housing development and roads. A heavier workload would ordinarily drive energy consumption upward, making the reductions all the more significant.
Chief executive Mr Fungai Matahwa said, “The order book provides meaningful visibility into future activity.”
He added that management remains focused on converting the pipeline into profitable, cash generative work through disciplined project selection and strong execution controls.
The group credits solar deployment with simultaneously cutting greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs, a strategic advantage in Zimbabwe’s volatile fuel-price environment.
The numbers position Masimba as a leader in energy efficiency within Zimbabwe’s construction sector, demonstrating that growth and decarbonisation can advance together rather than in opposition.
