Solar, biogas projects to curb deforestation
He warned that continued indiscriminate cutting down of trees, particularly Mopane trees, was threatening the environment and the survival of the region’s prized Mopane worms.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 30, 2026
Mat South leads rural electrification, but science lab gap threatens pupils’ future
“In terms of electrification of public institutions, in Matabeleland South, we are at 90% of the schools and clinics electrified,” she said.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 27, 2026
Umguza sets pace in solar, biogas rural energy shift
“Matabeleland North is a vast province with economic and community empowerment activities such as cattle ranching and tourism,” Moyo said.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 26, 2026
Biogas next frontier for energy access in cattle-rich Matabeleland
At Majindani, REA constructed 8km of power lines to connect Majindani Primary School, three business shops and a community borehole.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 25, 2026
Zimbabwe seeks global attention for electrification
Zimbabwe’s rural electrification programme is spearheaded by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Energy and Power Development ministry.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 23, 2026
REA electrifies 175 Institutions in the first half of 2026
Mashonaland West province recorded the highest number of completed projects, with 33 institutions electrified, followed by Mashonaland East with 25 and Matabeleland South with 23.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 11, 2026
Government, UNDP commission 120kw solar minigrid in Hurungwe
Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo commissioned the project in Dete on May 21.
By Silas Nkala
May. 25, 2026
Hurungwe’s Dete: How solar power brings hope to a marginalised community
According to the youthful local traditional leader, the bad state of the road network in this part of the country is a sign of neglect.
By Jairos Saunyama
May. 23, 2026
Solar energy transforms Nzvimbe villagers' lives
The project, dubbed the Nzvimbe Mini Solar Grid, is expected to improve energy access in the remote area, one of Zimbabwe’s early resettlement communities.
By Jairos Saunyama
May. 16, 2026
