Zimbabwe recorded an improvement in electricity supplies during the third quarter of this year, according to the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC).

In a new update, the country’s sole energy firm said:

“ZPC noted general improvement in generation in the third quarter of 2021, after having sent out a total of 2,203GWh, thereby surpassing its target by 7,69 percent,” said the power company.

“Kariba Power Station contributed 64 percent of the total energy production in the period under review, with 5 percent exported to NamPower. Hwange Power Station supplied 33 percent and the small thermals 3 percent.”

Energy infrastructure projects are also headed in the right direction, says ZPC.

“The Hwange Expansion Project continues to progress well, having commenced the third quarter at 67.97 percent and closing at 72.18 percent. The project is however behind schedule due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in low levels of manpower on site as a result of travel restrictions.

“ZPC has also made headway on the Deka Upgradation Project. The Contractor has mobilized to site to commence the project, with equipment at ports of entry to Zimbabwe and setting up of the contractors’ camp and other preparations for construction in progress.

“Stringing of the new transmission and distribution line from Hwange to Sherwood substation under the Expansion Project commenced in July 2021, and a distance of approximately 120km out of 360km has been covered to date.”