After years of enduring persistent blackouts due to the rampant theft of electricity transformers, some communities in Gutu Central have finally received replacements.
Zanu PF Member of Parliament Winston Chitando recently delivered five transformers to his constituency, attributing the donation to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s commitment to national electrification.
During the weekend handover ceremony, Chitando declared that Mnangagwa is dedicated to ensuring that every household in Zimbabwe will have electricity by 2030. The transformers were designated for five specific areas: Jaravaza, Dewure, Mukoroverwa, Zvavahera, and Tachi.
However, the gesture was met with both gratitude and skepticism. A number of civil servants, including nurses and environmentalists from Dewure Clinic, sang and danced in praise of the donation.
Yet, many observers questioned why the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), a state-owned entity responsible for electricity distribution, is relying on what appears to be a political handout rather than a structured government program.
Zimbabwe has faced prolonged power shortages, exacerbated by infrastructure vandalism and inadequate investment in the energy sector. Many communities have been left in the dark for years, with little intervention from authorities.
The recent distribution of transformers raises concerns about whether the government is addressing the root causes of electricity shortages or merely using such interventions for political mileage.
As 2030 draws closer, the feasibility of Mnangagwa’s promise to electrify every household remains in question.
While communities welcome the new transformers, many still demand a sustainable and transparent national electrification strategy rather than isolated interventions tied to political campaigns.
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