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Why is Hwange Colliery not producing enough power in Zimbabwe?

On top of this, Hwange colliery – which provides almost all of Zimbabwe’s coal for power generation – is producing less because of old and deteriorating infrastructure. Currently Zimbabwe produces 1100 MW of power against a national demand of 1500 MW. This leaves a supply gap of 400 MW.

What are the obstacles to stable hydropower production in Zimbabwe?

The main obstacles to stable hydropower production are the underdeveloped electrical grid of the country, lack of funding to build and maintain more stations, and volatile weather conditions from climate change. Solar power in Zimbabwe is mostly found within individual homes, but there is potential for larger private or public ventures.

What if Kariba stopped producing power in Zimbabwe?

If Kariba stopped producing Zimbabwe would lose about 358 MW daily, that’s about 300 000 homes without power. On top of this, Hwange colliery – which provides almost all of Zimbabwe’s coal for power generation – is producing less because of old and deteriorating infrastructure.

How can urban water management help Harare suburbs?

Harare suburbs can adopt this integrated urban water management approach to boost both the adaptive and transformative capacity of its settlements. The new developments can be designed with infrastructure that caters for recycling and harvesting of water. Water-harvesting can be done at household or community level.