By Chantelle Muzanenhamo
Zimbabwean inventor Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso, renowned for creating a green power generator that produces electricity from radio frequencies, has made a significant comeback after years out of the public eye.
On Tuesday, Chikumbutso was welcomed at State House by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who interrupted his annual leave to meet the innovative inventor.
Chikumbutso is set to officially launch his highly anticipated green power generator next month.
The Presidential Communications Department confirmed details of the meeting and the upcoming launch in a statement.
“Chikumbutso has come up with groundbreaking technology that uses radio waves to power generators, motorbikes and motor vehicles through a microsonic energy device, which converts radio frequencies to pure energy. The microsonic device was designed by Chikumbutso. The radio frequency used occurs naturally and is available anywhere on earth and on sea. The products, which have generated a lot of interest worldwide, will be launched on the 10th of February in Zimbabwe,” the department stated.
During his visit, Chikumbutso presented several of his other inventions, notably the “Saith,” a cutting-edge electric car developed in collaboration with a Chinese company.
The Saith features an unlimited driving range, a top speed of 220 km/h, and capabilities for self-parking and autonomous driving. Remarkably, the car costs just $14,000 per unit to manufacture.
Chikumbutso also shared his vision to establish a vehicle manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe to produce cars powered by his revolutionary technology.
President Mnangagwa praised Chikumbutso’s genius, describing his inventions as unprecedented and a source of national pride. The President underscored the importance of nurturing such talent to drive national development, aligning Chikumbutso’s achievements with the national mantra, “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo.”