Paul Nyathi|ZESA through its subsidiary the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company has increased power tariffs by over 200% with effect from today.

There’ll be a fixed monthly charge of $6.08 and then the following charges depending on the KWh’s used:

• 1st 50 KWh – $0.41
• 51KWh – 200KWh – $0.91
• Balance – $3.87

Consumers were currently paying around US2-3c/KWh but the new increment will see them pay around US12c.

Institutions along with commercial and industrial players will be charged for energy depending on whether they are using power during Peak, standard or off-peak times

ZESA’s statement regarding the new tariffs noted that the pricing of tariffs will be subject to review on a monthly basis.

The increase got many people unaware and they have not been too kind to ZESA.