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ZESA Holdings has announced a 44-day planned outage at Hwange Unit 3, beginning on 10 September till the 24th of October 2025, to allow for statutory maintenance aimed at improving the unit’s availability and reliability.
In a statement in possession of The Midweek Watch, ZESA said the maintenance is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen power generation and ensure long-term stability of electricity supply.
“This exercise is essential to enhance the unit’s availability and reliability. During this period, Hwange Power Station will maintain four units in operation to support generation,” the notice reads.
ZESA also acknowledged the potential impact of the outage, assuring stakeholders that the work is necessary and part of a broader commitment to improving energy reliability across the country.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and continued support. ZESA Holdings remains committed to improving supply reliability, and ensuring a sustainable energy future for all our customers.”
The power utility urged stakeholders and the public to remain patient and cooperative during the maintenance period.
