Written by Clayton Masekesa | From The Zimbabwean

Using solar energy initiatives, the Zimbabwe Resources Foundation has given solar kits to 100 women entrepreneurs in various communities in Manicaland. The kits include solar panels, LED lights, mobile phone battery chargers and battery packs that store the solar energy.

The foundation’s Projects Coordinator, Hebert Humbasha, said these products were specifically designed for both urban and rural settings.

“We gave the women all the solar components to start their various businesses using solar energy. They were trained and mentored in areas such as marketing and educating customers as to how the panels work, how to repair broken products, how to charge the mobile batteries and how to manage their stocks,” he said.

Energy problems

“Clearly the energy problems Zimbabwe is experiencing require a modern and innovative approach. Electric power cuts are now a big problem not only in Mutare but all over the country. The black-uts take place daily, so women should now take this opportunity to use their solar energy to develop their businesses,” Humbasha said.

The first project was launched in Marondera East in February last year and is progressing well.

Read more at The Zimbabwean