The Republic of Zimbabwe faces more blackouts because of problems at its biggest power plant. The power company, ZESA, says the Hwange power plant has broken down again. This old plant often has troubles because its machines are outdated.
The situation is worsening because another power plant at Kariba isn't making much electricity. The dam doesn't have enough water to make power like it usually does.
ZESA's workers are trying to fix the broken equipment at Hwange. The company says sorry to its customers for all the trouble. The same power plant had another breakdown three months ago that caused similar problems.
The power cuts are hitting people hard, especially in Harare, the capital city. Many homes there have no electricity for up to 20 hours every day, and some areas haven't had power for more than three days straight.
The Hwange plant should produce enough electricity—enough to power many homes and businesses. But because it keeps breaking down, people across Zimbabwe are left in the dark.
The situation is worsening because another power plant at Kariba isn't making much electricity. The dam doesn't have enough water to make power like it usually does.
ZESA's workers are trying to fix the broken equipment at Hwange. The company says sorry to its customers for all the trouble. The same power plant had another breakdown three months ago that caused similar problems.
The power cuts are hitting people hard, especially in Harare, the capital city. Many homes there have no electricity for up to 20 hours every day, and some areas haven't had power for more than three days straight.
The Hwange plant should produce enough electricity—enough to power many homes and businesses. But because it keeps breaking down, people across Zimbabwe are left in the dark.
