Electricity rationed in Zimbabwe

Households in Zimbabwe are to be limited to four hours power supply a day in the latest setback to hit the country’s struggling economy.

The measure, meaning electricity will only be available in homes between 1700 and 2100 local time, is likely to come into force immediately.

The move is designed to support the country’s wheat farmers which need power to irrigate their crops.

Rampant inflation has led to widespread shortages of fuel and food.