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Hwange Unit 8 extension project hits 85% complete

Engineers confirm testing phases are underway as the major thermal plant expansion nears commercial operation date.

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Tinashe Makura Senior Investigative Journalist
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Published 30 August 2026 • 3:27 am
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Updated 1 September 2026 • 12:27 pm
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Read time 5 min read

Energy Grid Stabilization Nears

Engineers at the Hwange Power Station have confirmed that the Unit 8 extension project is now 85% complete, with testing phases already underway.

This major expansion is expected to add 300MW of stable power to the national grid, dramatically reducing load shedding.

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Commissioning is scheduled for the next quarter, aligning with national economic growth targets under NDS2.

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Senior Investigative Journalist focusing on economy and politics.