On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Zimbabwe’s power generation capacity received a significant enhancement with the successful restoration of Unit 6 at the Hwange Thermal Power Station, contributing an additional 120 MW to the national grid. Dr. George Manyaya, ZESA’s General Manager for Stakeholder Relations, confirmed the unit’s return to service, stating it is now synchronized and fully operational. The restoration of Unit 6 highlights the importance of Hwange Power Station, the country’s largest thermal power facility, which has historically accounted for over half of Zimbabwe’s daily electricity supply.
This development is crucial as the nation addresses its power generation challenges. The restoration comes at a time when planned maintenance on another unit at Hwange is also progressing smoothly. Recent statistics indicate that Hwange provided 1,090 MW of electricity, complemented by 488 MW from the Kariba South Hydroelectric Power Station and 55 MW from Independent Power Producers (IPPs), totaling 1,633 MW for the day.
Dr. Manyaya also noted that Unit 3 is undergoing scheduled maintenance for 44 days and is expected to return to the grid by early November. Additionally, the Kariba Dam has improved its performance, consistently generating an average of 400 MW after facing severe low water levels last year that reduced output to around 200 MW. This collective progress offers optimism for Zimbabwe’s energy supply as the country works to stabilize its power generation landscape.