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
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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
ZiG7bn to switch on rural institutions
REA spokesperson Johannes Nyamayedenga said the budget reflected a shift in focus from planning to execution.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 15, 2026
Musami School turns biogas by-product into fertiliser
A high school in Murehwa is exploring an innovative way to turn waste into wealth by commercialising liquid organic fertiliser derived from its biogas system.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 14, 2026
REA ramps up rural electrification drive in Matabeleland
REA public relations and marketing executive, Johannes Nyamayedenga, revealed that the agency is prioritising education and health institutions as part of
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 2, 2026
