Biogas eases firewood burden for Matabeleland North villagers

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has constructed 20 domestic biogas digesters in Matabeleland North Province as part of efforts to promote environmentally friendly and sustainable energy solutions for rural communities struggling with power shortages and deforestation.

Speaking to CITE in Binga last week, REA Acting Chief Executive Officer Felisters Makumbinde said the initiative is part of the agency’s broader climate change adaptation programme aimed at providing affordable and clean energy alternatives in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Number 7 which speaks about access to clean and affordable energy for all.

“As the Rural Electrification Agency, this year in particular, we are promoting biogas technology for domestic use.”

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