Mnangagwa Promises Electricity For Every Household By 2030
Zimbabwe’s Mines and Mining Development Minister, Winston Chitando, has declared that every household in the country will have electricity by 2030. He made the bold statement while donating five transformers to his Gutu Central constituency, claiming they came from President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Speaking to residents, Chitando assured them that Mnangagwa had a plan to provide electricity for all Zimbabweans.
“President Mnangagwa is working on electrifying every household in the country by 2030,” Chitando said.
He handed over transformers for Jaravaza, Devure, Mukoroverwa, Zvavahera, and Tachi, areas that have endured blackouts for three years following the theft of transformers.
The Masvingo Mirror reports that at Dewure Clinic, residents sang and danced in celebration of the donation. However, some questioned why the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) relies on what appears to be personal gifts rather than structured government intervention.
Social Media Reacts
Chitando’s statement sparked reactions online, with many expressing doubts about the ambitious electrification goal.
Twitter user Sayeyo was sceptical, pointing out that it took three years to replace just a few transformers:
“If it has taken 3 years to replace a mere transformer, what hope is there for securing thousands of them required for all households by 2030? Itai mushe.”
Another user, MuGrade 7, dismissed the promise, urging authorities to focus on stabilising existing power supplies first.
Zimbabwe is currently battling electricity shortages, with households facing many hours of extended power cuts due to load shedding.
“Promises and lies. Magetsi acho haatoriko. Tangai maita kuti varipa grid vave nawo 24hrs.”
Light Of The World did not mince words, calling the electrification pledge laughable:
“Kkkkkkkkkk the comedians have started.”
Complaints From Other Areas
Residents from other parts of Gutu also weighed in. Stuart Nyevedzanai from Ward 30 highlighted their ongoing electricity woes despite engagements with ZETDC.
“Ko Ward 30 Gutu South? We engaged ZESA and were snubbed. It’s now 3 years plus with no ZESA for the village and Mundondo Boarding School. This is a disgrace.”
With 2030 only five years away, many Zimbabweans remain doubtful that the electrification goal will be achieved.
