Switching on Shurugwi: Power availability changes rural livelihoodsAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE neatly constructed tarred road from the historic Boterekwa to Unki Mine abruptly comes to a halt, marking the end of modernity.A rugged gravel road takes over going towards the north.There seems to be no life at all as one gets deep into rural Shurugwi.But, upon arriving at Sherekete Business Centre, under Chief Nhema, something unusual attracts the eye.There is electricity at this once neglected area and the beneficiaries are happy about it.“I have been running this shop for almost 25 years , without electricity, but today, it is a different story.We now have power and business has improved,” said Witness Mashanda (67) as he packed soft drinks into his newly-purchased white freezer.“We really wanted this, villagers are now buying meat from butcheries here, cold drinks and our working hours have increased.”Recently, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo officially commissioned power availability in Shurugwi North after the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) installed grid power in Zvarota area, Shurugwi North constituency.The project saw electricity also being installed at Makonese Primary School, Zvarota Clinic, Chief Nhema’s homestead, Magumise Primary School and Takunda Secondary School.The villagers in this area also benefited from the grid electricity installation.“Our local clinic now boasts reliable power They can now stock medication which require low temperatures unlike before,” Chief Nhema boasted.“I am happy for the school childre, their ICT dreams have been realised With schools around here already electrified, it means they can now pursue their ICT wishes.”At Sherekete Business Centre, a seemingly village intellect, Mordecai Marozva, said the switching on and lighting up of Zvarota area is a blessing to the environment.“With electricity now in the area, this means deforestation is reduced.We now have different sources of power, the forests are spared,” said Marozva as he exhibited his knowledge in environmental protection.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage
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Switching on Shurugwi: Power availability changes rural livelihoodsAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE neatly constructed tarred road from the historic Boterekwa to Unki Mine abruptly comes to a halt, marking the end of modernity.A rugged gravel road takes over going towards the north.There seems to be no life at all as one gets deep into rural Shurugwi.But, upon arriving at Sherekete Business Centre, under Chief Nhema, something unusual attracts the eye.There is electricity at this once neglected area and the beneficiaries are happy about it.“I have been running this shop for almost 25 years , without electricity, but today, it is a different story.We now have power and business has improved,” said Witness Mashanda (67) as he packed soft drinks into his newly-purchased white freezer.“We really wanted this, villagers are now buying meat from butcheries here, cold drinks and our working hours have increased.”Recently, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo officially commissioned power availability in Shurugwi North after the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) installed grid power in Zvarota area, Shurugwi North constituency.The project saw electricity also being installed at Makonese Primary School, Zvarota Clinic, Chief Nhema’s homestead, Magumise Primary School and Takunda Secondary School.The villagers in this area also benefited from the grid electricity installation.“Our local clinic now boasts reliable power They can now stock medication which require low temperatures unlike before,” Chief Nhema boasted.“I am happy for the school childre, their ICT dreams have been realised With schools around here already electrified, it means they can now pursue their ICT wishes.”At Sherekete Business Centre, a seemingly village intellect, Mordecai Marozva, said the switching on and lighting up of Zvarota area is a blessing to the environment.“With electricity now in the area, this means deforestation is reduced.We now have different sources of power, the forests are spared,” said Marozva as he exhibited his knowledge in environmental protection.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage
Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com.ByHopeRelated PostLifeline for Chihota villagers, as they get tapped waterMan in trouble for grave desecrationBindura neglects billing 1 598 households
Switching on Shurugwi: Power availability changes rural livelihoodsAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE neatly constructed tarred road from the historic Boterekwa to Unki Mine abruptly comes to a halt, marking the end of modernity.A rugged gravel road takes over going towards the north.There seems to be no life at all as one gets deep into rural Shurugwi.But, upon arriving at Sherekete Business Centre, under Chief Nhema, something unusual attracts the eye.There is electricity at this once neglected area and the beneficiaries are happy about it.“I have been running this shop for almost 25 years , without electricity, but today, it is a different story.We now have power and business has improved,” said Witness Mashanda (67) as he packed soft drinks into his newly-purchased white freezer.“We really wanted this, villagers are now buying meat from butcheries here, cold drinks and our working hours have increased.”Recently, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo officially commissioned power availability in Shurugwi North after the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) installed grid power in Zvarota area, Shurugwi North constituency.The project saw electricity also being installed at Makonese Primary School, Zvarota Clinic, Chief Nhema’s homestead, Magumise Primary School and Takunda Secondary School.The villagers in this area also benefited from the grid electricity installation.“Our local clinic now boasts reliable power They can now stock medication which require low temperatures unlike before,” Chief Nhema boasted.“I am happy for the school childre, their ICT dreams have been realised With schools around here already electrified, it means they can now pursue their ICT wishes.”At Sherekete Business Centre, a seemingly village intellect, Mordecai Marozva, said the switching on and lighting up of Zvarota area is a blessing to the environment.“With electricity now in the area, this means deforestation is reduced.We now have different sources of power, the forests are spared,” said Marozva as he exhibited his knowledge in environmental protection.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage
Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com.ByHopeRelated PostLifeline for Chihota villagers, as they get tapped waterMan in trouble for grave desecrationBindura neglects billing 1 598 households
Switching on Shurugwi: Power availability changes rural livelihoodsAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE neatly constructed tarred road from the historic Boterekwa to Unki Mine abruptly comes to a halt, marking the end of modernity.A rugged gravel road takes over going towards the north.There seems to be no life at all as one gets deep into rural Shurugwi.But, upon arriving at Sherekete Business Centre, under Chief Nhema, something unusual attracts the eye.There is electricity at this once neglected area and the beneficiaries are happy about it.“I have been running this shop for almost 25 years , without electricity, but today, it is a different story.We now have power and business has improved,” said Witness Mashanda (67) as he packed soft drinks into his newly-purchased white freezer.“We really wanted this, villagers are now buying meat from butcheries here, cold drinks and our working hours have increased.”Recently, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo officially commissioned power availability in Shurugwi North after the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) installed grid power in Zvarota area, Shurugwi North constituency.The project saw electricity also being installed at Makonese Primary School, Zvarota Clinic, Chief Nhema’s homestead, Magumise Primary School and Takunda Secondary School.The villagers in this area also benefited from the grid electricity installation.“Our local clinic now boasts reliable power They can now stock medication which require low temperatures unlike before,” Chief Nhema boasted.“I am happy for the school childre, their ICT dreams have been realised With schools around here already electrified, it means they can now pursue their ICT wishes.”At Sherekete Business Centre, a seemingly village intellect, Mordecai Marozva, said the switching on and lighting up of Zvarota area is a blessing to the environment.“With electricity now in the area, this means deforestation is reduced.We now have different sources of power, the forests are spared,” said Marozva as he exhibited his knowledge in environmental protection.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage
Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com Switching on Shurugwi: Power availability changes rural livelihoodsAug 3, 2025
📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources THE neatly constructed tarred road from the historic Boterekwa to Unki Mine abruptly comes to a halt, marking the end of modernity A rugged gravel road takes over going towards the north
There seems to be no life at all as one gets deep into rural Shurugwi But, upon arriving at Sherekete Business Centre, under Chief Nhema, something unusual attracts the eye There is electricity at this once neglected area and the beneficiaries are happy about it “I have been running this shop for almost 25 years , without electricity, but today, it is a different story
We now have power and business has improved,” said Witness Mashanda (67) as he packed soft drinks into his newly-purchased white freezer “We really wanted this, villagers are now buying meat from butcheries here, cold drinks and our working hours have increased.”
Recently, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo officially commissioned power availability in Shurugwi North after the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) installed grid power in Zvarota area, Shurugwi North constituency Source: AllZimNews
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