All set for national hero Gata’s burial

Gata (79) was the executive chairperson of Zesa, a company he led in different stints since the mid-80s.

Tributes pour in for Gata

Gata is expected to be buried at the National Heroes Acre tomorrow.
By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada Jul. 8, 2025

‘Gata dedicated to advancing energy solutions, infrastructure development’

Zesa said his illustrious career spanned several decades, during which he served as “a beacon of hope” for the nation and an inspiration to many.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jul. 5, 2025

Load shedding here to stay, says Zesa

The Kariba hydropower plant, with a total capacity of 1,050 megawatts (MW), has seen its dependable capacity drop to as low as less than 100 megawatts.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Dec. 22, 2024

US$24,4m property vandalism threatens Zesa operations

As of August 12 this year, the utility was owed a staggering ZIG5,7 billion, with the industrial sector alone accounting for half of this debt.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 29, 2024

Zesa turns to battery storage to beat power cuts

Addressing a Press conference yesterday, Gata said the current power cuts were due to hydrological issues being experienced at Kariba and a technical fault at Hwange.
By Rejoice Phiri Aug. 27, 2024

Zesa, Eskom frustrating free market philosophy

The only reason why Zesa and Eskom executives and their suppliers are not in prison is because they are protected from prosecution by those that benefit from corruption.
By Rejoice Ngwenya Mar. 30, 2023
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Hwange 7: Why Zesa boss panicked

Gata exclusively told The Standard how the events leading to last week’s milestone unfolded, including how at some point there were doubts that the exercise would go according to plan.
By Silence Mar. 26, 2023

Re-imagining the workplace: An open letter to the executive chair of Zesa; Sydney Gata

I have a lot to write to you about and I want to start by assuring you that I come in peace although I have a number of tough questions to ask you.
By Bhekilizwe Bernard Ndlovu Dec. 25, 2022