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Ntengwe is a non-profit organisation with a hub in Victoria Falls that serves the Matabeleland North area. Ntengwe works with many of the most marginalised districts of Zimbabwe to deliver ‘Community Development’ programmes. These are designed to strengthen these vulnerable rural communities,...

We wanted to address the positioning of our d.light products in a market where we are well aware of seemingly ‘cheaper alternatives’. While Solar Home Systems (‘SHS’) can appear commoditised and very similar, with simply small design variations and different colours to set them apart, do not be...

Preserving the local environment is a challenge for households on lower income without access to reliable energy and quality lighting. This is most relevant in rural and peri-urban areas of Zimbabwe where households often rely upon kerosene lamps, wood, candles and batteries, or even gasoline...

Creating a happy, healthy and welcoming household environment is challenging without access to clean reliable energy and quality lighting. This is most relevant in rural and peri-urban areas of Zimbabwe where households often rely upon kerosene lamps, wood and candles which create harmful smoke...

A lack of access to reliable energy and quality lighting reduces productivity. This is most relevant in rural and peri-urban areas of Zimbabwe where households often rely upon kerosene lamps, wood, candles and batteries – all of which cost money but fail to maximise individual ‘productivity’, or...

People living in rural or peri-urban areas of Zimbabwe on lower incomes face a far wider range of health risks. A high percentage of these households depend on wood, candles and kerosene lamps to provide their lighting. These emit smoke and dangerous vapours which can lead to respiratory health...

A good education is the key to opportunity and a better standard of living. For those families living in rural or peri-urban areas of Zimbabwe with no access to the Energy Grid, creating an effective study environment at home is challenging. Many families rely on kerosene lamps or candles for...

Kumusha Power is the licensed distributor within Zimbabwe for Solar Home Systems produced by d.light Design. These products have proven to be extremely popular elsewhere in Africa, including Kenya, where PayGo credit-driven sales have been especially strong. So how are these products being...

Kumusha Power is committed to delivering its Solar Home Energy solutions to meet the daily energy challenge facing millions of Zimbabweans today. We believe these solar products will enhance the daily lives of Zimbabweans in a number of ways AND make a positive contribution to the country. Our...

Kumusha Power will shortly be offering a range of Solar Home Systems to meet the budget of most Zimbabweans. Prices will vary depending on whether a cash or credit purchase is being made, but the most popular models are likely to cost around ZW$3,000. For those unable to pay cash, a range of...

What does Energy mean to you? A reliable source of lighting and comfort in your home? Perhaps offering a level of security? Something that drives entertainment options like radio and television? The power to create commercial opportunities, to support a family or a community. Energy provides...

At a national level we believe the Zimbabwe Government is looking to build a series of new Solar Parks, but this will take time, and will not solve the energy challenges for those living off the Grid. However, we believe solar energy is increasingly being seen as part of the solution to Zimbabwe’s...