The Chronicle
Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Reporter
AFTER several years of working as a radio technician and satellite dish installer, Mr Obert Murimbika ditched the trade and joined the solar energy sector back in 2006.
At the time, there were not many solar system installers on the market.
However, in recent years, Mr Murimbika reckons that the sector has been ‘‘invaded’’ by chancers.
“Solar energy is a gold mine right now. It’s a boom, a bonanza,” he says with a chuckle.
“It reminds me of the days when wiztech satellite dish installation was popular. Everyone who thought of making quick money reinvented themselves overnight to make a living from satellite dish installation. The same is happening now with the solar business.”
Many Zimbabwean businesses are turning to solar energy due to Zesa’s long hours of load shedding.
Captains of industry say the power…
Solar energy sector being ‘invaded’ by chancers
