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Mozambique’s CPMZ controls the pipeline from Beira to
Feruka in Mutare. Officials have been having difficulties in communication
since last Thursday and no fuel has been pumped since then.
Energy and Power Development Dr Joram Gumbo confirmed the
development but said Zimbabwe had enough fuel stocks despite the challenges.
He said officials from his ministry, led by permanent
secretary Engineer Gloria Magombo—had visited the affected area.
“I understand that the control room at Beira was affected
and pumping of fuel and natural gas was in turn affected,” Minister Gumbo said.
‘We however have enough stocks in the country and I am told
the repairs at Beira may take a week.”
Minister Gumbo added: “I can comment further after getting
a briefing from the ministry officials who are on the ground.”
A source in Mutare said there has been no communication
amongst officials since last Thursday.
“The control room was damaged and was filled with water and
this made communication difficult between officials in Mutare and Beira,” said
the source.
“They haven’t been pumping fuel since last Thursday but we
are glad something is being done to rectify the problem given the importance of
fuel.”
The bulk of fuel consumed in Zimbabwe is transported into
the country via Mozambique’s CPMZ Holdings operated pipeline from Beira, to
Feruka in Mutare and further via Government owned Feruka Oil Pipeline to
storage tanks in Mabvuku and Msasa.
Tens of people have died from Cyclone Idai while others are
still missing. The deaths, mostly due to drowning and injuries sustained during
mudslides, have been recorded in Manicaland, Masvingo and Mashonaland East.
Homes, schools, businesses, hospitals and police stations
have been destroyed. Roads have been washed away and thousands are stranded due
to heavy flooding. Herald
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