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The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority has confirmed that Hwange Power Station’s Unit 3 will be taken offline for 44 days to allow for statutory maintenance. The shutdown began on 10 September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 24 October 2025.
In a statement, the utility said the exercise was critical to improving the unit’s performance and long-term reliability.
“ZESA Holdings wishes to inform its valued stakeholders that Hwange Unit 3 will undergo statutory maintenance from 10 September to 24 October 2025, a planned outage of 44 days. This exercise is essential to enhance the unit’s availability and reliability,” the company said.
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Despite the temporary shutdown, ZESA assured customers that four other units at Hwange will remain in service to sustain electricity generation.
“During this period, Hwange Power Station will maintain four units in operation to support generation,” the statement added.
The power utility acknowledged the public’s concerns, particularly at a time when the national grid is already under pressure and households are dealing with frequent load-shedding.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and continued support.
"ZESA Holdings remains committed to improving supply reliability and ensuring a sustainable energy future for all our customers,” the statement read.
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