Online Reporter
Online Reporter
RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) will this year invest in a 2 megawatt solar system project at its Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre after making strides in integrating sustainability into its long-term strategy, with a focus on renewable energy and environmental responsibility.
In the past year, RTG’s Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre solar plant generated 270,984 kWh of clean energy, leading to a 31 percent reduction in energy costs for the company.
In a statement accompanying the group’s financial results for the year 2025, RTG board chairperson Douglas Hoto said the plant will be grid-tied, allowing surplus energy to be fed onto the national grid
“Sustainability remains central to Rainbow Tourism Group’s long-term value creation strategy, with ESG principles embedded across operations, capital investments and governance structures. During the year, the Kadoma solar plant generated 270,984 kWh of clean energy, resulting in a 31 percent reduction in energy costs,” Mr Hoto said.
“Building on this progress, the Group will implement a 2 megawatt solar installation at the Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference Centre in 2026.
“The system is projected to produce 2,942,838 kWh annually and, being grid tied, will enable surplus energy to be fed into the national grid, contributing to broader national energy resilience.”
He said that RTG’s commitment to resource efficiency extends across its operations.
“All business units continued to drive resource efficiency initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact,” he said.
“The Green Stays programme delivered measurable reductions in energy, water and chemical consumption during the fourth quarter.
“In addition, refurbishment projects now incorporate systems such as low-flow flushing systems that reduce water usage by up to 30 percent per flush, along with smart key card systems designed to optimise electricity consumption across guest rooms.”
The company’s sustainability efforts are complemented by investments in human capital and community development.
“The group also prioritised human capital development, with the Employer Assisted Housing Scheme extending benefits to 53 percent of employees during the year,” he said
“The programme remains a key component of RTG’s commitment to employee well-being and financial security, with a target to reach 75 percent employee participation by the end of 2027.”
He also noted that during the year, the Group invested US$75,000 in community development initiatives, representing 3 percent of profit after tax.
“These contributions supported health institutions and orphanages across Zimbabwe, delivering tangible socio-economic benefits and reinforcing the group’s commitment to creating shared value within the communities it serves,” Mr Hoto said.
