Today’s Solutions: May 16, 2026

Many people in urban areas are shifting to alternative energy sources such as solar and generators as the power cuts intensify. The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has rolled out a punishing load-shedding schedule to mitigate against low power generation at Kariba Power Station owing to low water levels. The massive power cuts have, however, become a boon for companies that sell alternative energy sources like solar panels and generators. A local entrepreneur, Craig Mapedzamombe…

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