Hwange Thermal Power Station unit 5 is currently undergoing a major overhaul which is expected to be complete in August 2026.
A national blackout recently occurred nationwide in Zimbabwe and in Zambia on November 24 2025, the root cause is still under investigation.
Zimbabwe has been facing serious power challenges due to a number of factors including low water levels at Kariba Dam as well as obsolete electricity generation equipment.
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