NOTE BY VERITAS
Take-note motion for this report moved in
the National Assembly on 2nd March 2023.

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Ministry of Energy and Power Development through its various parastatals has a mandate to provide adequate and sustainable energy in the country. The National Development Strategy 1 also puts emphasis on improving energy access in Zimbabwe. However, some parts of the country continue to face electricity connectivity challenges due to the shortages of transformers, even though, there are several reputable and established transformer manufacturers in Zimbabwe. Accordingly, the Portfolio Committee on Energy and Power Development was prompted to conduct an inquiry into the manufacturing and supply of transformers in Zimbabwe. This was triggered by the reported shortages of transformers across the country, with Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company submitting a total of 1900 faulty transformers.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
a) To assess whether local transformer manufacturers have the capacity to meet the ever-increasing demand for transformers in the country;
b) To appreciate challenges faced by local transformer manufacturers; and
c) To come up with recommendations for improved manufacturing and supply of transformers in the country.