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Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project fraught with significant hurdles
The long-awaited Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project, heralded as a potential solution to Zimbabwe and Zambia's ongoing power shortages, may face insurmountable challenges that could delay or derail it...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Kariba taps run dry whilst the ZETDC Network Development Engineer runs Whatsapp groups
Kariba residents continue with dry taps when the lake continues to rise with sufficient and all the water that is required to supply even the nation. Municipality of Kariba recently bought new pumps f...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 10:34hrs | | by MuHwisiry ChaiyeChaiye
Kariba power generation up 70%
GENERATION capacity at Kariba South Hydroelectric Power Station, Zimbabwe's main source of electricity, will go up by 70,17 percent, after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) reviewed upwards the am...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimFirst promises Energy Reforms
The ZimFirst President Maxwel Shumba has indicated that one of the first items on the ZimFirst Party agenda when in government will be the tabling for adoption and immediate implementation of its well...Published: 25 Oct 2015 at 10:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
It is 'not acceptable' that 80% of Zim have no electricity says Minister - Yeah right!
"A recent survey by the University of Zimbabwe, shows that of the 13,1 million in Zimbabwe, about eight million or 60 percent have no access to electricity," Energy and power development minister...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zim owes Zambia $114m
ZIMBABWE is reportedly still owing Zambia US$114 million in interest accrued in connection with the defunct Central Africa Power Cooperation (CAPCO) which was jointly owned.Zimbabwe clear...Published: 27 Jul 2015 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe settles $30 million debt owed to Zambia
Zimbabwe has settled the outstanding $30 million owed to Zambia as principal debt accrued through the acquisition of power generation equipment under the defunct Central African Power Corporation (CAP...Published: 09 May 2014 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kariba FC promoted into Premier League
Kariba FC beat Twalumba FC, 3-1 to get promotion to the top flight Castle Lager Premmier League at Chaminuka Stadium on Saturday.The win ensured a Premier Soccer League (PSL) berth for the...Published: 17 Nov 2013 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's initiatives to boost the power situation
PRESS RELEASEIn view of the current challenges besetting the efficient supply of power nationwide and the need to enhance the financial position of the electricity utilities, the Ministry of ...Published: 05 May 2013 at 08:09hrs | | by Mangoma
Zambezi River Authority invites bids for Batoka power station
The Zambezi River Authority will soon call for expression of interest for the development of a 1 600-megawatt hydropower station at the Batoka Gorge on the Zambezi River, an official said on Monday. Z...Published: 18 Oct 2012 at 04:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pays Zambia $15 million for Kariba power station
Zimbabwe has paid US$15 million to Zambia, part of the US$ 70 million it owes its neighbour as contribution to the construction of Kariba South Power Station.The 25-year-old debt also includes...Published: 27 Jul 2012 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister Elton Mangoma Speech to Parliament on Power Cuts
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT BY HON E. S. MANGOMA, MINISTER OF ENERGY AND POWER DEVELOPMENT ON THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN INORDER TO IMPROVE THE POWER SITUATION...Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 13:36hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Malawi demands 5 year old $23 million debt from Zimbabwe
The new Malawian government has reportedly dispatched a delegation to Zimbabwe to demand a five year-old $23 million debt, in what could mark a shift in relations between the two countries.Imp...Published: 18 May 2012 at 11:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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