Edzai Kachirekwa, founder and leader of Power Giants Group, has spoken publicly about receiving national recognition from the Government of Zimbabwe for his company’s contribution to the country’s energy sector, describing the moment as one of the most humbling experiences of his career.
In a lengthy post shared on Facebook, Kachirekwa said Power Giants Group was honoured as the Best Private Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company in the Renewable Energy Sector, an award that coincided with the company’s graduation into the Large Enterprise category. The recognition, he wrote, came during a ceremony attended by senior government officials, cabinet ministers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs.
“It is a milestone that reflects years of hard work, sacrifice, resilience, innovation, and an unwavering belief that Zimbabwean engineering can compete with the very best,” Kachirekwa wrote.
Rather than treating the award as a personal accolade, Kachirekwa said he viewed it as recognition of the collective effort behind the company, including engineers who have spent long hours solving technical problems, field technicians, young graduates, and clients who entrusted Power Giants Group with projects tied to national development. He described engineering as a profession where success is often measured quietly, noting that the public rarely sees the technical work behind reliable electricity — load calculations, fault analysis, substation commissioning, and protection testing — but instead experiences only the outcome: functioning hospitals, operating industries, and lit homes.
For Kachirekwa, the recognition carries significance beyond his own company. He said it signals that the Zimbabwean government values engineering as a pillar of economic transformation, and that investment in energy infrastructure is inherently an investment in the country’s future. He also linked the award to a broader global shift toward renewable energy, battery storage, smart grids, and electric mobility, suggesting that Zimbabwe’s acknowledgement of local engineering firms reflects a willingness to embrace innovation while backing home-grown expertise.
Kachirekwa used much of his post to credit the people behind Power Giants Group’s growth, dedicating the honour to employees whose “professionalism, discipline, technical competence, and commitment to excellence” made the achievement possible. He also thanked clients, partners, financial institutions, and suppliers who have supported the company’s expansion into what he described as one of Zimbabwe’s leading engineering firms.
Addressing young engineers and aspiring entrepreneurs across Zimbabwe and the wider continent, Kachirekwa encouraged perseverance, discipline, and continuous learning, describing his own journey as one shaped by lessons drawn from repeated challenges and setbacks.
Looking ahead, Kachirekwa said the recognition does not mark the end of a journey but rather increases his sense of responsibility toward Zimbabwe’s energy future. He pointed to ongoing national needs, including expanded generation capacity, stronger transmission infrastructure, greater investment in renewable energy, improved rural electrification, and continued innovation across the energy sector.
Known publicly as “the Doctor of Electricity,” Kachirekwa closed his post by reaffirming his commitment to advocating for energy independence and training the next generation of Zimbabwean engineers, writing that he accepted the honour “with deep gratitude, genuine humility, and renewed determination.”