ZETDC replacing copper cables with aluminium conductors along Bulawayo-Plumtree grid

According to a recent report, the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) has started removing copper cables and replacing them with aluminium conductors along the Bulawayo-Plumtree grid to curb vandalism.

Constant occurrence of copper cable theft mainly on a stretch between Bulawayo and Figtree has moved the ZETDC to decide on removing cables and substituting them with aluminium conductors.

Recently, the border town and its surrounding environs went for close to a week without electricity after thieves stole a 1,2 kilometre-long copper cable at Cyrene High School in Figtree.

As per the report, aluminium cables have been fitted along the stretch from Figtree to Plumtree.

Zesa Holdings Plumtree area manager, Victor Ndawana, revealed the new development to members of the Civil Protection Unit after an inquiry was made by Bulilima acting district administrator, Nyasha Majonga, early this week.

 “I have been talking to engineer Nkiwane about progress and he said the repairs on the transformer were progressing well and likely to be completed on Friday. The removal of copper cables is now complete and re-wiring using aluminium cables begins tomorrow and is likely to be completed on Friday (tomorrow),” Ndawana said.

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