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Zvamaida Murwira
Senior Reporter
ZESA Holdings has unveiled measures to curb vandalism of electricity infrastructure that will include the installation of cameras on transformers as the power utility moves to arrest the financial prejudice it has been suffering from the scourge.
This was said by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere, while delivering a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare yesterday.
“The nation is advised that while the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is implementing various measures to combat vandalism, ZETDC, through Powertel, is also implementing transformer anti-intrusions systems, where transformers are installed with cameras alarms and sensors that allow real time monitoring of transformers,” said Dr Muswere.
“The programme is currently targeting 47 000 transformers, with installation at 108 monitoring sites having been successfully completed. ZETDC will provide a framework for members of the public to participate.”
Zesa Holdings has over the years been losing significant revenue owing to vandalism and the Government has come up with deterrent penalties as part of measures to curb the vice.
Under the Day 50 of the second 100 day cycle of 2025, Dr Muswere said Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo highlighted several projects under his purview that include construction of 235 MW Zhongzhing Heli Thermal Power Plant in Hwange District, Matabeleland North, construction of 15MW Maximind Thermal Power Plant in Buhera, a 100MW Massive Prestige Thermal Power Plant in Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South Province and construction of 45MW Zimplats Solar Power Plant in Chegutu among others.
Under his Ministry, Dr Muswere, outlined several projects under his purview.
They include production of two 25-episode documentary film series, capturing Zimbabwe’s development journey under the National Development Strategy 1 and explored the Legacy of Munhumutapa, with each episode running for 24 minutes.
“The series showcases Ministerial achievements and lived experiences of citizens, presented through expert interviews, archival material, and powerful storytelling. The filming is nearly complete, with most Cabinet Ministers and communities interviewed and 80 percent of post-production finalised,” he said.
Others include Garahwa Community Radio Transmitter Installation and Uninterrupted Power Supply Integration Project in Chipinge District, Manicaland Province which was completed and is now fully operational;, upgrading of Radio Zimbabwe FM Transmitter Project in Plumtree, which is underway and installation is expected before the end of the current cycle.
There is also the establishment of a Heritage-Based Educational Radio Channel in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province is now at 95 percent of completion, with installation of equipment and studio acoustic treatment having been completed and the modernisation of Montrose Studios has been completed and is currently awaiting commissioning by President Mnangagwa.
