ZESA CEO Pledges End to Load Shedding by 2026

ZESA Group CEO Cletus Nyachowe has committed to ending electricity load shedding by December 2026, framing the utility's transformation as a pivot toward operational viability. During testimony before the Public Accounts Portfolio Committee, Nyachowe outlined a strategy to stabilize the national grid, which has long been crippled by aging infrastructure and supply deficits. Supporters argue that the utility’s recent reforms provide a credible path to energy independence. Opponents counter that the timeline is overly optimistic, citing historical failures to meet similar infrastructure targets. The success of this maneuver hinges on the utility's ability to secure consistent funding and maintain aging generation assets. Bottom line: Energy stability remains the primary bottleneck for Zimbabwe’s industrial recovery and long-term economic growth.