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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) connected Matsenga Primary and Secondary Schools and two business centres in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District to the national grid. The project began in February 2023 and was completed in September 2023, involving the construction of approximately 3 km of powerline and installation of a 200 Kva substation at Holgate business centre, which serves over 80 shops and 12 villages.

The initiative aims to electrify all public institutions in Mashonaland East by 2026. Local employment was generated during the project. Officials highlighted the importance of protecting the infrastructure and utilizing electricity to enhance community livelihoods.