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ZESA increases debt recovery rates on prepaid meters & tightens screws on defaulters to avoid load shedding

ZETDC, a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe's power utility concern ZESA, has announced that starting from the 1st of September 2016 it will be increasing the debt recovery rate from 40% to 50% on all domestic accounts in arrears that are using prepaid electricity meters .

August 25, 2016

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No power increases in Zimbabwe as regulator turns down ZESA’s application for tariff increase

The energy regulator, ZERA (Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority), has rejected an application made by companies under the national power utility ZESA Holdings for a tariff increase.

July 21, 20164

Energy

Local power company ZESA anticipates annual savings of $120 million through smart meters

Zimbabwe adopted prepaid metering as a way of dealing with the challenges of bill collection which deprived the power utility of over $1 billion in revenue which is essential for the management of local facilities and the importation of electricity from neighbouring countries like South Africa.

July 18, 201610

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Design considerations for utility solar farms in Zimbabwe

June 1, 201612

Energy

Econet responds to market forces, reduces price on its Home Power Station, again

Earlier today the operator announced, on social media, a clearance sale for the HPS which will see the price being reduced by $50 to $49. The offer is valid while stocks last and it becomes the third price reduction for the Power Station since it was first introduced by Econet in 2012.

March 12, 201612

Energy

Looking for a ZESA & LP Gas alternative? Try this solar stove

On the solar energy tip, other users are looking beyond lights and geysers. An example of that is the solar stove we came across in Harare. It's being sold by a local trader, Solomon Marimo, who says he identified this type of solar stove in South Africa and has been trying to create a local distribution line.

November 21, 20157

Energy

Guilty as charged – Powertel violated tender procedures in prepaid electricity deal

Powertel, the state-owned internet access provider and subsidiary of national power utility firm ZESA Holdings, has reportedly been found guilty of failing to follow proper tender procedures when it appointed local software development outfit E-solutions, as the aggregators of the sale of prepaid electricity.

November 17, 201514

Energy

prepaid.co.zw becomes latest facility for buying prepaid ZESA using EcoCash

Pre-paid allows users to send there ZESA account details, the amount they wish to buy and their phone number through an online interface. This is followed by a prompt for payment through EcoCash or Telecash via SMS. You can make transactions of between $2 and $490.

November 2, 201521

Energy

Waiting for the rains

In the meantime, just take my advice, go buy yourself a generator or a solar system because even if the rain comes this problem is only going to get worse.

October 2, 201515

Energy

Let’s blame ZESA & Govt, but the “banned geyser” isn’t such a bad idea

The move by the government to start banning the use of geysers has been roundly criticised as a defensive strategy to solve a problem that needs something more proactive. However, there are some benefits that it could bring that people should consider.

September 28, 201542

Energy

3 ways ZESA can build its own virtual power station, without Dangote

Before any well-planned investments in thermal energy come to fruition, we have to manage what little power we have. Any huge savings on electricity can then be extended to other sectors of the economy and all that power is enough to be termed a virtual power station on its own.

September 18, 201520

Energy

Here’s why most LP Gas retailers are operating illegally

Most LP Gas resellers have not gone through the process of applying for a retail licence and are operating hazardously in undesignated spots. From corruption to complicated licensing, here are some of the reasons why this situation is prevalent.

August 28, 20158

Energy

Rural Electrification Agency offering free solar and biogas quotations

The Rural Electrification Agency is offering free quotations and education for aspiring biogas and solar users. This is part of an effort to lower the burden on the national power grid.

August 28, 20152

Energy

Econet reduces the price of its Home Power Station to $99

Econet has lowered the price of the current model of the ZESA Busting Home Power Station from its current price of $163 to $99. A $64 discount on any item deserves some notice, but also raises questions.

August 18, 201521

Energy

Why aren’t solar-powered laptops a popular idea?

With the consistent shortage in ZESA electricity, I am seriously wondering why solar laptops are not a popular idea. Wouldn't a solar powered laptop solve the battery problem for a lot of people?

August 15, 201524

Energy

The ZESA prepaid token system is the irk of electricity retailing

The ZESA prepaid token ecosystem is not as efficient as we would want it to be with constant reports of downtime for "upgrades" and the sort with most distributors letting consumers pass the blame to ZESA for their distribution challenges

August 14, 20152

Energy

Powertel refutes insolvency, points to strong cashflow & unique advantages

Powertel is saying that it's not insolvent. In a press release, it is highlighting its significant growth over a period of more than 15 years, referencing investments in telecoms infrastructure, voice services, internet and prepaid electricity aggregation where most of its cashflow seems to be coming from.

July 30, 20155

Energy

Saith Technologies : What is the real innovation / invention?

In a recent discussion of Saith Technologies’ “innovations” a raging debate ensured about whether true innovations were indeed exhibited. In the interest of objectivity we go through some of Saith Technologies claims and try to clear some misconceptions.

July 24, 2015111

Energy

Maxwell Chikumbutso explains some of his technologies

In this podcast, Maxwell Chikumbutso of Saith Technologies takes us through his innovations and explains his the technology behind the car in very simple terms. The Greener Generator, EV and communications solutions are explained to some degree.

July 23, 201570

Energy

Got questions for Zimbabwe’s inventor? Saith Technologies is inviting you to ask him anything

We have organized an Ask-Me-Anything session with Saith Technologies and we are inviting your question as we try to shed light on his inventions. Please sent us your questions so we can relay them to Maxwell Chikumbutso and the team. We would also like to invite those interested in visiting the exhibition. Saith Technologies has agreed to host, courtesy of Techzim, you our readers between 12 and 3 pm today and the same time tomorrow.

July 22, 2015135