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Mthuli Ncube promises major cuts within 2 weeks

Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has pledged sweeping policy reforms within the next two weeks aimed at boosting the viability of small-scale businesses across Zimbabwe.Speaking at an investment conference h…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 20:59hrs | 1487 | by Staff reporter

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

The UK has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children's education and women's health in Africa facing the biggest reductions.The UK government said in February it would slash foreign aid spending by 40% â€“…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:36hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe assures steady ARV supply amid US funding cuts

Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has moved to dispel growing fears over antiretroviral (ARV) drug shortages, assuring the nation that Zimbabwe has adequate supplies to meet national needs until the end of 2025.His remar…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:20hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cuts power exports to ease load-shedding

Zimbabwe has significantly reduced power exports to neighbouring countries to bolster local electricity supplies, leading to a notable reduction in load-shedding across the country over the past two weeks.This development coincides with im…

Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 4999 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents face water crisis amid persistent power cuts

Residents of Gwanda town are expressing deep concern over a severe water shortage exacerbated by ongoing power cuts affecting the entire nation. The situation has become critical, with many going without water for days due to disrupted pum…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans to experience more power cuts

ZESA Holdings says consumers should expect more power outages in Harare, Bulawayo and some areas in Karoi and surrounding areas due to faults and maintanance work.Posting a notice on its social media pages, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmi…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe power cuts roll back after polls

AFTER two months of uninterrupted power supply, load-shedding has rolled back with several urban areas going for many hours without electricity.Ahead of the elections, Zesa Holdings announced that days of power cuts were over with Presiden…

Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo faces 2-day citywide water cuts

BULAWAYO will endure citywide two-day water cuts from 6AM to 4PM starting today as the local authority installs protective relays for its electric transformers with only the city centre and industrial areas spared from water supply interru…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:11hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs shielded from power cuts

At least 100 top government officials, including service chiefs, are having solar panels installed at their homes at the taxpayers' expense to cushion them and their families from the inconveniences of rolling electricity outages.Seni…

Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Power cuts worsen Harare water woes at treatment works stall

The current power outages being experienced in the country have worsened Harare's perennial water supply woes amid reports the crippling energy crisis has affected water treatment works at the iconic Morton Jaffrey water treatment plant.Po…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Water cuts a threat to Bulawayo fire services'

COUNCILLORS in Bulawayo fear that the ongoing water-rationing programme being implemented by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) could serious affect firefighting services and lead to loss of properties in the event of a major fire.BCC is now …

Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Power cuts worsen as Zesa shuts down Kariba power station

LOAD-SHEDDING is expected to increase after ZESA announced Tuesday, some units at the Kariba South power stations would be taken out of service to allow for the completion of critical works on the dam wall.In a statement, ZESA's stakeholde…

Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Electricity cuts, lifestyles and modified behaviour in Zimbabwe

Electricity and access to it is a big issue in Zimbabwe at the moment. Not least by admission of our own government, but more importantly by the lived realities of many urban-based Zimbabweans, civil service workers, social service provide…

Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 2 | by Takura Zhangazha

BCC warns of prolonged water cuts

THE Bulawayo City Council has warned that there could be prolonged unscheduled water cuts in all suburbs mainly due to erratic electricity supply at its waterworks.In a statement the Town Clerk, Mr Christopher Dube, urged residents to use …

Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 09:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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ANC councillors reject Ramaphosa's call to follow DA

Irrigation schemes remain severely underutilised

Zanu-PF top brass trapped with cash, cars

Scott Sakupwanya gives Simba Bhora US$100,000

ZANU-PF official jailed for stealing

Maswerasei blasts Chamisa

Hwange Power Station's older units to undergo major rehab

Principal arrested for indecent assault of students

Zimra employees accused of US$6.3 million fraud

Ruwa aims for town status

Zanu-PF youths die en route to Mnangagwa's birthday bash

Zimbabwe clinches historic T20I series win

Harare suburb battles severe sewage crisis

Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute intensifies

Churches pray for Mnangagwa's continued rule

Church commits to partnering govt in anti-drugs, substances abuse

Ex-Bosso CEO found guilty of US$2,000 fraud

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US lawmaker pushes Zimbabwe to repay white farmers

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Women's Bank partners Govt

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Potraz relocates over 40 base stations

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