Jeoffrey Ncube
President Mnangagwa has challenged investors, industries, institutions, and communities to embrace renewable energy solutions and productive investments that support national development.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Glovers 10-Megawatt Solar Plant in Munyati, Kwekwe, yesterday, Mnangagwa said reliable, affordable, and clean energy has the ripple effects of overall economic productivity, investment attraction, job creation, and improved quality of life for citizens.
“As you are aware, energy remains a key enabler for economic transformation and national development. Our country is endowed with abundant solar radiation. Zuva rakawanda munyika yedu. The sun is our silent partner. As such, the construction of this solar power plant is a welcome development and fully aligns with the objectives of the National Development Strategy 2,” he said.
He added that such interventions are designed to position Zimbabwe as a competitive and attractive destination for long-term infrastructure investment.
“I am pleased that the 10 MW Plant was undertaken by New Glovers Solar, an indigenous Independent Power Producer. This demonstrates the role played by the private sector to complement the government’s efforts to modernise and grow our economy.
“The completion of this plant within record time reflects the discipline, efficiency, coordination, and commitment to results, that has become synonymous with the Second Republic. This achievement is a testament that when government and the private sector work hand in hand, Zimbabwe can deliver projects of international standard,” he said.
Speaking to Great Dyke News 24, several residents welcomed the development, saying it will create jobs and other opportunities for the youth.
“We would like to thank the government for establishing the power plant in Kwekwe, this will go a long way in creating jobs for our children, the initiative will also provide power to rural and urban areas and we are excited that as Midlands we are now contributing electricity to the national grid, and we hope load shedding will be a thing of the past in our communities,” said Martha Chindenga a Kwekwe resident.
“I am a miner, and we have been facing challenges with power for some time, so I came here just to witness his excellency commissioning this state-of-the-art power plant in our community. We are hoping that there will be no power challenges again so that we will produce more gold that will help our president in achieving his 2030 vision,” said Lawrence Moyo.
The project was funded 51% by the Public Service Commission’s pension fund and is equipped with more than 18,000 solar panels, supported by over 30 inverters and two smart transformers.
