President Emmerson Mnangagwa has today, 17th of December 2024, chaired the last cabinet meeting for the year at State House in Harare. President Mnangagwa said the revision of the economic growth projections on the back of the El Niño-induced drought’s negative impact on agricultural output was inevitable.
Speaking during the last cabinet meeting President Mnangagwa also commended on the use and exploitation of renewable energy sources in the country, particularly solar energy which continues to reduce national grid power demand at the time where the highly dependent Kariba Hydropower Station generates low electricity.
“Our energy sector continues to experience shortages of electricity on account of low generation at the Kariba Hydropower Station. The improved use and exploitation of renewable energy sources in the country, particularly solar energy by companies and households, continues to reduce national grid power demand,” he said
“The strides made by local authorities during the course of the year are commendable. These include the conclusion of Master Plans by most local authorities. There are also glimpses of mindset change within that sector,” Mnangagwa added.
