Analysis Of the Impact Of Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission And Distribution Company Mandatory Electrical Inspections And Re-Inspections On Business And National Competitiveness

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has introduced a mandatory US$25 fee for inspections and re-inspections of electrical installations for all businesses and households in the country in a public notice of 27 March 2025.

The measure envisions enhancing safety and reliability in Zimbabwe’s electrical infrastructure, following a surge in house fires and electrical accidents. These inspections are critical in
preventing potentially devastating incidents emanating from unsafe wiring, faulty connections, and non-compliant installations. Thus, it is ZETDC’s priority to ensure all electrical systems
meet the highest safety standards.