Zimbabweans are mad about ZESA's new fees for checking home wiring and generators. The power company started charging $25 each time it looked at electrical work. They also make people with generators pay extra cash based on their machine size.
ZESA says these checks prevent fires and protect families. Many citizens think this looks like a money grab instead of real help. Small generator users must pay $5 for basic checks. Large machines over 100KW cost much more at $50 per visit.
Extra costs pile up for better safety tests. Small generators need $20 more, big ones require $100, and test models under 100KW also cost $100. ZESA asks everyone to work with inspectors and pay through official channels, never directly to workers who come to homes.
Social media was filled with angry comments from locals. Many pointed out the unfair situation—ZESA fails to provide steady power and then charges those who find other ways to keep lights on. Others asked why customers should pay for checks that help the company more than themselves.
Users showed total anger, with messages saying things like, "All you do is take money, or we cannot stand this anymore." One person asked why they should fund what appears to be company money raising. Another noticed that ZESA works fast to collect cash but moves slowly to fix real problems.
ZESA says these checks prevent fires and protect families. Many citizens think this looks like a money grab instead of real help. Small generator users must pay $5 for basic checks. Large machines over 100KW cost much more at $50 per visit.
Extra costs pile up for better safety tests. Small generators need $20 more, big ones require $100, and test models under 100KW also cost $100. ZESA asks everyone to work with inspectors and pay through official channels, never directly to workers who come to homes.
Social media was filled with angry comments from locals. Many pointed out the unfair situation—ZESA fails to provide steady power and then charges those who find other ways to keep lights on. Others asked why customers should pay for checks that help the company more than themselves.
Users showed total anger, with messages saying things like, "All you do is take money, or we cannot stand this anymore." One person asked why they should fund what appears to be company money raising. Another noticed that ZESA works fast to collect cash but moves slowly to fix real problems.
