One major factor holding back Zimbabwe's industrialization is access to cheap and adequate electrical power. Currently, Zimbabwe is producing only 1.5 GW, with a capacity of 2.7 GW. In comparison, Zambia has an installed capacity of 3.7 GW, Mozambique 2.8 GW, Botswana 0.9 GW, and South Africa a whopping 45 GW. Industries like steel mining and car assembly require affordable power to thrive. The downsides of expensive power, over-regulation, and numerous taxes make our goods costly and uncompetitive in the region. We've reached a point where a bottle of cooking oil produced in South Africa can effectively compete with one made in Zimbabwe, despite the latter having faced import hurdles. All Southern African countries rely on hydro power which has led to a power crisis due to climate change. Join our WhatsApp Channel to stay updated! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va7TvgnFSAtC7qL6Vi3x #industrialization #zimbabwe #electricity #economy