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
UMP remote areas get electric power
Villagers in Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe (UMP) district in Mashonaland East province have welcomed the commissioning of new electricity projects aimed at improving access to essential services
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 10, 2026
REA pushes nationwide rural electrification drive
Since its establishment in 2002, REA has electrified 8 356 of the 10 771 targeted rural schools and health facilities. The remaining 2 417 institutions are expected to be connected by year-end.
By Jairos Saunyama
Feb. 16, 2026
REA trains 580 biogas builders in rural areas
Under the arrangement, a villager needing a biogas digester will approach a local trained builder and negotiate for a fee rather than travelling long distances to REA offices for the service.
By Jairos Saunyama
Dec. 13, 2025
