Trio Arrested For ZESA Cables Theft

Police officers in Concession have arrested three suspects in relation to a theft case involving ZESA cables at Wengi Farm, Concession on June 10, 2023. The suspects, Laina Madziwa (42), Tendai Makatsi (35), and Delan Pamire (32) reportedly attacked a security guard who was on duty at a ZESA transformer and made off with various components and cables.

Subsequently, the police recovered a Toyota Bubble (registration number AEI 8058), three copper windings, an armoured cable of roughly 30 metres, a bolt cutter, eight spanners, a knife, and a solar light. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the police said three other suspects linked to the crime remain at large. Read the statement:

Police in Concession have arrested Laina Madziwa (42), Tendai Makatsi (35) and Delan Pamire (32) in connection with a case of theft of ZESA cables which occurred on 10/06/23 at Wengi Farm, Concession.

The suspects attacked a security guard who was guarding a ZESA transformer before stealing the transformer’s components and cables.

The arrest led to the recovery of the suspects’ get-away vehicle, a Toyota Bubble, registration number AEI 8058, three copper windings, an armoured cable (approximately 30 metres), a bolt cutter, eight spanners, a knife and a solar light.

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The other three unidentified suspects are on the run.

Copper cable theft remains a significant issue that affects both electricity and communication networks in Zimbabwe, resulting in power outages and communication disruptions. The high demand for copper, which is used in various products, drives this criminal act.

In response to the widespread theft of copper cables that has left many parts of the country without electricity for prolonged periods due to vandalism, the government and stakeholders have taken measures to address the situation. The government recently passed the Electricity Act which imposes stiffer penalties for theft of cables and other materials owned by the power utility.

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